TN to have two state-of-the-art cine studios in Chennai

In a bid to boost the film industry in the state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today announced setting up of two state-of-the-art studios at a cost of Rs 15 crore.
Making a suo motu statement in the Assembly, Jayalalithaa said these two air-conditioned studios would come up over 2.5 acres within the MGR Government Film and Television Institute campus here.
The announcement, in line with the growing requirement in the film industry, followed the requests made by directors, producers and technicians, she said, adding, the studios would also benefit film students as they would be located within the Institute campus.