Karnataka budget 2025: Govt announces dedicated OTT platform to boost Kannada cinema, online content

Karnataka budget 2025: Govt announces dedicated OTT platform to boost Kannada cinema, online content

In a significant move to bolster the Kannada film industry, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the creation of a dedicated OTT platform aimed at promoting Kannada cinema. The announcement was made as part of his 16th budget presentation for the state of Karnataka. The Chief Minister’s budget, with an expected outlay of Rs 4 lakh crore, marks an increase from the previous year’s outlay of Rs 3.71 lakh crore, reflecting a focused effort on enhancing various sectors, including the entertainment and cultural industries. In a significant move to bolster the Kannada film industry, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the creation of a dedicated OTT platform aimed at promoting Kannada cinema. The announcement was made as part of his 16th budget presentation for the state of Karnataka. The Chief Minister’s budget, with an expected outlay of Rs 4 lakh crore, marks an increase from the previous year’s outlay of Rs 3.71 lakh crore, reflecting a focused effort on enhancing various sectors, including the entertainment and cultural industries.   IndiaTV Entertainment: Google News Feed