J.C. Daniel International Film City in Kochi: Expansive studio floors, entertainment zone, exhibition centre among facilities on the anvil
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Three revenue land sites have been shortlisted in Ernakulam district for the project that was announced for Malayalam cinema under Revised State Budget for 2026-27
The project aims to create studio facilities and entertainment venues for Malayalam cinema production, potentially consolidating film industry infrastructure in one location.
Most affected
Malayalam film producers and studios — Access to centralized studio facilities and production infrastructure.
Likely next
Whether a final site is selected from the three shortlisted locations and when construction begins.