Mysuru to get international-standard film city: Yathindra - The HinduPublished - September 08, 2026 08:03 pm IST - MYSURUUrban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah at a press meet in Mysuru on Monday. | Photo Credit: M.A. SriramDescribing the proposed international-standard film city as an ambitious project with the potential to strengthen Mysuru’s position as a major destination for the film and entertainment industry, Urban Development Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Tuesday stressed the need for its timely and quality implementation.The Minister reviewed the progress of the proposed film city, to be developed in Mysuru under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, at a meeting with senior officials at Vikas Soudha in Bengaluru.The project is envisaged as a major film and entertainment hub, with state-of-the-art studios, technical infrastructure, post-production facilities and other facilities required by the film industry, officials said.The Minister discussed measures to ensure timely implementation of the project, which is also aimed at giving a fresh impetus to Mysuru’s cultural, tourism and economic development.He directed officials to provide regular updates on the progress of each stage of the project and address challenges that could cause delays. He also stressed the need to maintain quality and ensure effective implementation, keeping public interest and Mysuru’s tourism potential in mind.The project is expected to provide international-standard technical and post-production facilities in Mysuru.Department of Information and Public Relations Secretary J. Manjunath, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Lakshmikanth Reddy, who participated online, Under Secretary to Government M. Jacinta, Joint Director Manjunath Dollin and other senior officials were present.Published - September 08, 2026 08:03 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }