‘Making Animal in Mumbai cost 30% more’: Pranay Reddy Vanga on shooting Spirit in Hyderabad
Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga explained that filming the upcoming film Spirit with Prabhas in Hyderabad instead of Mumbai is due to significant cost savings. He stated that making Animal in Mumbai cost him 20 to 30 percent more than if it had been produced in Hyderabad. The cost difference stems from studio space, infrastructure availability, and the general cost of doing business.
Pranay Reddy Vanga noted that Hyderabad offers more studio space, better infrastructure, and fewer restrictions compared to Mumbai. He also pointed to fundamental differences in production culture and working hours between the two cities. In Mumbai, productions follow flexible 12-hour shifts, while Telugu industry productions typically work on fixed hours from 7 to 6 or 9.
Additionally, Mumbai productions are more corporate and formal, while the Telugu industry is more relaxed. Lastly, Pranay Reddy Vanga observed that audiences in Hyderabad are less star-driven compared to those in Mumbai, who show more worship for stars.
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