Lokesh Asks Rana To Lead AP’s Entertainment Ecosystem

Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh once again gained the spotlight during the CII Summit in Vizag with his commitment and vision towards positioning AP as an investment hub in various sectors. During this conclave, an interesting conversation between Lokesh and actor Rana Daggubati has caught the attention of everyone. 

The duo sat down for an engaging discussion about transforming Visakhapatnam into a major media and entertainment hub. Lokesh pointed out how Hyderabad successfully built its film and studio ecosystem back in the late 1980s when the government provided land and infrastructure to producers and directors. 

He then emphasised that Andhra Pradesh has a golden opportunity to replicate that exact same magic today by fostering a vibrant entertainment and post-production network.

Rana then acknowledged that magic is possible, and it requires just some support from the government and a few proactive steps from the industry bigwigs to turn AP into an entertainment hub. 

Lokesh immediately welcomed the idea and stressed that the state government is fully ready to take the responsibility of co-creating this vision alongside industry leaders. While acknowledging that the state already offers financial incentives and tax write-offs for film production, Lokesh agreed that building an entire supporting ecosystem is the real key to long-term success.

He also asked Rana to take the initiative and collaborate with AP government in making this vision a reality. They noted that combining political backing with the expertise of the entertainment world can dramatically change the state’s economic landscape.

Both leaders wrapped up their conversation with a firm commitment to build out this ambitious roadmap for the state’s future.