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Delhi receives 209 film shooting applications in two years, RTI reveals
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 01:38 AM
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An RTI response reveals that the Delhi government received 209 applications for film shooting permissions over a two-year period, with over 56% of these requests concentrated in the first quarter (Jan-March).
New information has emerged regarding the volume of film production activities in the national capital. According to a Right to Information (RTI) response, the Delhi administration received a total of 209 applications for film shooting permissions over a span of two years.
The data highlights a significant seasonal trend in the entertainment industry's presence in the city. Notably, more than 56 percent of these total requests were submitted during the first quarter of the year, specifically between January and March.
This surge in applications during the initial months suggests a preferred window for production houses to schedule shoots in Delhi, possibly due to favorable weather conditions or post-holiday scheduling preferences. The RTI disclosure provides concrete figures on the regulatory workload associated with permitting film activities in the capital.
The data highlights a significant seasonal trend in the entertainment industry's presence in the city. Notably, more than 56 percent of these total requests were submitted during the first quarter of the year, specifically between January and March.
This surge in applications during the initial months suggests a preferred window for production houses to schedule shoots in Delhi, possibly due to favorable weather conditions or post-holiday scheduling preferences. The RTI disclosure provides concrete figures on the regulatory workload associated with permitting film activities in the capital.