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Mumbai's Film City Set for Major Redevelopment, Says Authorities
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 09:49 PM
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Mumbai’s iconic Film City will undergo a comprehensive redevelopment plan aimed at modernizing its infrastructure and boosting the film industry’s production capabilities.
Mumbai’s Film City, the world’s largest film studio complex, is slated for a sweeping redevelopment that will overhaul its aging infrastructure and expand its production facilities. The plan, announced by the Maharashtra State Film Development Corporation, will include new sound stages, upgraded lighting rigs, and state‑of‑the‑art post‑production suites.
Officials say the project will create a more efficient environment for filmmakers, enabling quicker turnaround times for shoots and post‑production work. The redevelopment is expected to attract both domestic and international productions, potentially boosting the city’s economy.
Work is projected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with a phased approach that will keep a portion of the complex operational. The final goal is to complete the overhaul within five years, positioning Film City as a modern hub for the global entertainment industry.
Officials say the project will create a more efficient environment for filmmakers, enabling quicker turnaround times for shoots and post‑production work. The redevelopment is expected to attract both domestic and international productions, potentially boosting the city’s economy.
Work is projected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with a phased approach that will keep a portion of the complex operational. The final goal is to complete the overhaul within five years, positioning Film City as a modern hub for the global entertainment industry.