India, March 2 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday announced plans to establish a world-class film city in Mysuru, with 150 acres of land already allocated for the project.

Speaking at the inauguration of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) at Vidhana Soudha, he emphasized the role of international film festivals in reflecting global culture and inspiring meaningful cinema, news agency PTI reported.

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"Karnataka is a land of immense opportunities. To strengthen our film industry, we are developing a state-of-the-art film city in Mysuru. I hope this facility will encourage world-class filmmaking that blends human val...