In a bid to woo filmmakers in the national capital Delhi government has modified its Film policy wherein primarily, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has brought down its filming fee from Rs 75,000 to Rs 25,000 for a day, while shooting inside the Delhi Metro can cost up to Rs 3 lakh depending on the location and timing.
Pertinently, Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk continue to be the most sought-after backdrops, but officials say newer venues like Bharat Mandapam, Bansera Park, Asita Bio-Diversity Park and parts of Mehrauli Archaeological Park have potential to emerge as cinematic landmarks. However, the Public Works Department (PWD) has kept its base charges at Rs 10,000, while locations such as Dilli Haat (INA) and the Garden of Five Senses can now be hired for Rs 80,000 plus GST a day.
The Delhi Metro, almost synonymous with the city’s identity, remains among the costlier options, with charges ranging between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh depending on the line, station and timings of the shoot, an official from the tourism department said.The MCD has slashed its filming fee from Rs 75,000 a day to Rs 15,000 for eight hours and Rs 25,000 plus GST for 24 hours.
But despite the revised rates and subsidies promised under the Delhi Film Policy 2022, only 39 shoots have taken place under the scheme in the last three years, government records show.Launched with the aim of making Delhi a filmmaking hub, the policy had announced a single-window ‘e-Film Clearance’ portal, linking 25 agencies and assuring approvals within 15 days — or faster for a fee.
"If authorities don’t respond in time, permission is automatically granted. Otherwise, reasons for the delay must be conveyed to the applicant and Delhi Tourism," he explained.
He further said that an annual Delhi Film Card priced at Rs 1 lakh is also being offered, giving production houses discounts on hotels, travel and logistics.As per official guidelines, the subsidy is points-based. Films must score at least 20 out of 40 points (44 for foreign films), depending on factors such as the number of shoot days in Delhi, screen time of its landmarks, use of local crew and overall spending in the city.
The official stressed that the policy is not only about subsidies but also about nurturing talent and positioning Delhi as a global destination.Delhi tourism’s budget has been increased by 77 per cent to Rs 117 crore for 2025-26, with plans to showcase the city at international festivals. A Delhi International Film Festival and annual Film Excellence Awards are also being lined up to honour talent.
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