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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to Launch Netflix Studios Office in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is set to strengthen its position as a major hub for digital media and creative industries as Netflix prepares to open a new studio office in the city. The facility will be inaugurated on March 12 by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy along with IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu.

The new office, spread across approximately 30,000 square feet, will become Netflix’s second office in India after Mumbai. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the global streaming platform as it celebrates ten years of operations in India and continues to grow its presence in the country.

Boost for Hyderabad’s AVGC Industry

The upcoming studio is expected to strengthen Hyderabad’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) ecosystem. By establishing a dedicated presence in the city, Netflix aims to collaborate with local creative talent and technology professionals involved in digital content production.

Industry experts believe the development will generate new employment opportunities for artists, designers, animators, VFX specialists, and technical professionals. The move also aligns with Telangana’s strategy to position Hyderabad as a global hub for creative technology and digital media production.

Hyderabad’s Growing Media Technology Ecosystem

Hyderabad has already attracted several international media and gaming companies working on global productions. Studios linked to companies such as Warner Bros., Disney, Electronic Arts, and Ubisoft operate in the city, contributing to major Hollywood and international projects.

The addition of a Netflix studio office is expected to further accelerate growth in visual effects, animation, and advanced filmmaking technologies. Recent developments such as new motion-capture facilities in the city highlight Hyderabad’s expanding capabilities in digital entertainment production.

Strengthening India’s Content Creation Landscape

With India emerging as one of the world’s largest entertainment markets, streaming platforms are investing heavily in local infrastructure and creative ecosystems. Netflix’s Hyderabad expansion reflects the increasing demand for high-quality digital content and production capabilities in the region.

As Hyderabad continues to evolve into a technology and media innovation hub, the new Netflix facility is expected to play an important role in shaping the future of India’s streaming and digital content industry.

Telangana’s Agriculture and Creative Economy Drive Economic Growth: Ministerial Insights at Global Summit 10-December- 2025

Hyderabad, December 10, 2025: Telangana is charting a remarkable path of economic growth, with agriculture positioned as the state’s key growth engine. Speaking at the Global Summit 2025 in Hyderabad, Agriculture Minister Tummala Ramachandra Reddy highlighted the government’s proactive initiatives in promoting sustainable farming, palm oil cultivation, and digital agriculture.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and Minister Tummala, Telangana has invested over ₹10,000 crore in farmer welfare programs over the past two years. Palm oil cultivation has emerged as a strategic sector for economic and environmental impact. Currently covering 3 lakh acres, the government aims to expand palm oil cultivation to 10 lakh acres, enhancing green cover while offering long-term profitability to farmers. Minister Tummala emphasized that sustainable palm oil farming will be a “game-changer” for Telangana’s agricultural landscape.

At the summit, Minister Tummala also reviewed the progress of the Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Khammam’s Gubbagurthi village, spearheaded by M/s Godrej Agrovet Limited. The 116-acre facility includes a palm oil nursery, R&D center, seed processing unit, and a processing facility. The complex is designed to incorporate advanced processing technologies, strengthen research on climate-resilient crops, and improve seed quality through strategic international collaboration with Malaysian and Thai partners.

The initiative underscores Telangana’s vision for eco-friendly, digital, and smart agriculture, aiming to transform the sector with cutting-edge research and high-quality, climate-resilient crop varieties. Minister Tummala stressed that agriculture, along with its allied economic systems valued at $34.6 billion, is expected to reach $400 billion by 2047, fueling Telangana’s economic ambitions.

Hyderabad Emerges as a Global Entertainment Hub

In a parallel session at the Global Summit, Telangana Roads, Buildings, and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy highlighted Hyderabad’s rise as a major hub for the global creative economy. Addressing delegates under the theme “The Creative Century: India’s Soft Power & The Future of Entertainment”, he noted that Indian cinema, music, gaming, and digital content are increasingly shaping global audiences, with Indian films being viewed in over 170 countries.

Hyderabad boasts world-class infrastructure including Ramoji Film City, advanced VFX and gaming companies, and a diverse creative workforce. The Telangana government is actively supporting the ecosystem through incentive-based policies, international production facilitation, and innovation centers for AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Extended Reality).

Minister Komatireddy emphasized the government’s commitment to sustainable growth and industry welfare, offering capital subsidies for large-scale investments, production reimbursements for use of local resources, and welfare contributions from increased ticket pricing. He highlighted that while technology will revolutionize content creation, human-centered storytelling will remain the heart of entertainment.

Positioning Hyderabad as India’s gateway to global entertainment, the minister invited international studios, streaming platforms, gaming companies, and investors to participate in shaping the future of the creative economy.