A new chapter in Indian cinema unfolds in Chhattisgarh, where Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai laid the cornerstone for the groundbreaking Chitrutpala International Film City and Tribal & Cultural Convention Center in Atal Nagar, Nava Raipur. This Saturday milestone positions the state as home to India’s inaugural world-class film city.
Under the stewardship of Rajnandini Entertainment Limited and Inderdeep Infra Limited, the venture builds an integrated, forward-thinking hub for films, culture, and creativity. Phase one’s 95-acre expanse merges production studios, cultural centers, trade zones, tourist attractions, and job ecosystems, fueled by the Ministry of Tourism’s assistance for lasting community gains.
Film insiders are abuzz, predicting shoots for Golmaal 5 and similar ventures soon after opening. Key players IEML’s Dr. Rakesh Kumar and EPCH’s Neeraj Khanna are architecting premium features like convention complexes, hotels, business showrooms, helipads, and artisan-focused spaces to uplift tribals, MSMEs, and the younger demographic.
The ceremony hosted ministers, lawmakers, bureaucrats, and director Anil Sharma, cementing industry alliances. ‘Chhattisgarh’s tales must reach worldwide audiences,’ CM Sai proclaimed, pledging Rs 150 crore for starters and Rs 250-300 crore ongoing, eyeing a two-year timeline.
Tarun Rathi, concessionaire, touted the complete production suite enabling uninterrupted filming for national creators. Ultimately, this film city embodies visionary progress, intertwining economic prosperity with cultural pride to elevate Chhattisgarh globally.