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PTIFilm shooting resumes in Kashmir, marking the first production in the Valley since the April 2025 attack. In a good news for Kashmir's battered tourism industry, film shootings have resumed in the valley, six months after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons were killed.The crew of a Telugu film has begun shooting at the Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir's Anantnag district -- the site of the April 22 terror attack.The comedy movie is being directed by Vimal Krishna, known for films such as "Jessie" and "Ladies & Gentleman".Speaking to the reporters, Krishna said Kashmir is totally safe for visitors and movie shootings."I want to thank every Kashmiri. We are the first people to come here for shooting. I can say that it is 100 per cent safe. We feel totally safe. I hope in the coming days, more tourists come here," Krishna said.Live EventsThe filmmaker said he was looking for a beautiful location for the movie and found it in Kashmir."I thought why not Kashmir? Right now it is completely safe. We came for a recce in July and did not find any problem. We have treated very well by the government, the security forces and especially locals who have treated us like their family members," he added.Krishna said that after completing the Pahalgam schedule, the crew will continue shooting in Srinagar.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onKashmir film shootingKashmir tourismPahalgam terror attackKashmir safety for touristsKashmir tourism revivalTelugu film shooting in KashmirPahalgam tourist resortcomedy movie in KashmirVimal Krishna directorfilm industry in Kashmir (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onKashmir film shootingKashmir tourismPahalgam terror attackKashmir safety for touristsKashmir tourism revivalTelugu film shooting in KashmirPahalgam tourist resortcomedy movie in KashmirVimal Krishna directorfilm industry in Kashmir(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth Edition123View all Stories
