Summary:
The tourism department has allocated Rs 12.5 crore for incentives to eight films (any language) in a year. The state government’s decision to provide incentive to films that showcase popular tourist destinations in Karnataka has been welcomed by Sandalwood filmmakers. These films should explore at least three out of 319 tourist hot spots that have been listed by the government under Karnataka Tourism Policy between 2015-2020. The cost charged for shoots needs to be reduced to draw filmmakers across the country, as it is very expensive to shoot in Karnataka. A village called Nandigrama became popular after Hallunda Tavaru movie became popular, so movies are no doubt a vehicle for tourism..