<p>Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has introduced updated guidelines for film shooting within the metro premises and on rolling stocks (trains).</p>.<p>Filmmakers are now required to pay a licence fee of Rs 50,000 per hour, with a daily maximum capped at Rs 6 lakh. Prior to public release, filmmakers must obtain the BMRCL's consent by presenting the final film output.</p>.<p>The application process involves submitting a request for shooting 30 days in advance for Indian nationals and 60 days for foreign nationals, accompanied by a detailed script. </p><p>The script, locations, and programmes are scrutinised for potential disturbances to safety, normal operation of trains, and passenger safety.</p>.<p>Once approved, a security deposit of Rs 6 lakh in the form of a demand draft or banker's cheque must be paid to the BMRCL. Aside from the licence fee, a hire charge of Rs 20,000 per hour is also established for the use of rolling stocks, which can also be arranged during regular use.</p>.<p><strong>Academic purposes</strong></p><p>For academic purposes, students who want to shoot will incur a nominal fee of Rs 5,000. Kannada films benefit from a 25% reduction in the suggested fee schedule.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has introduced updated guidelines for film shooting within the metro premises and on rolling stocks (trains).</p>.<p>Filmmakers are now required to pay a licence fee of Rs 50,000 per hour, with a daily maximum capped at Rs 6 lakh. Prior to public release, filmmakers must obtain the BMRCL's consent by presenting the final film output.</p>.<p>The application process involves submitting a request for shooting 30 days in advance for Indian nationals and 60 days for foreign nationals, accompanied by a detailed script. </p><p>The script, locations, and programmes are scrutinised for potential disturbances to safety, normal operation of trains, and passenger safety.</p>.<p>Once approved, a security deposit of Rs 6 lakh in the form of a demand draft or banker's cheque must be paid to the BMRCL. Aside from the licence fee, a hire charge of Rs 20,000 per hour is also established for the use of rolling stocks, which can also be arranged during regular use.</p>.<p><strong>Academic purposes</strong></p><p>For academic purposes, students who want to shoot will incur a nominal fee of Rs 5,000. Kannada films benefit from a 25% reduction in the suggested fee schedule.</p>