{
  "id": 14934531,
  "title": "Maharashtra Plans Fifth Film City In Scenic Guhagar Along Ratnagiri Coast, Eyes ₹100-Crore Initial Investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/maharashtra-plans-fifth-film-city-in-scenic-guhagar-along-ratnagiri",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:12:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-plans-fifth-film-city-in-scenic-guhagar-along-ratnagiri-coast-eyes-100-crore-initial-investment-mumbai-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra is set to establish its fifth Film City in the picturesque Guhagar region, along the scenic Ratnagiri coastline. The location has been chosen for its natural beauty and appeal to filmmakers, despite challenges such as a lack of adequate studios, accommodation, and logistical support. The project, which could span 125 acres of land, is expected to be developed through a public-private partnership model, with an initial investment of approximately Rs 100 crore from private industry players. The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is preparing a detailed project report for the facility, which will include two or three studios, crew accommodations, and dedicated shooting locations for films and television serials. Former Guhagar MLA Vinay Natu, who initiated the proposal, highlighted the need for improved infrastructure and logistical assistance to attract more productions to the Konkan region. The project's approval is part of a larger government effort to expand film production infrastructure, with other sites in Nagpur, Nashik, and Malad also under consideration.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Maharashtra is planning to set up its fifth Film City in the coastal belt of Ratnagiri, with Palshet, Velneshwar and Tavsal villages in Guhagar taluka identified as the proposed location. The project is expected to come up on 125 acres of land under the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) and could be developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. The tourism…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}