Billa 2007 has proposed to shoot major portion of the film in Malaysia. But unfortunately the concessions that are generally being offered to Indian films have been withdrawn recently. Generally, it has been said that shooting in Malaysia and Singapore works out more economical when compared to shooting within India.
More over, when permission is obtained to shoot at a specific spot, it holds good for anywhere within the country. These factors seem to tilt the scale in favor of filming in these countries. Malaysia and Singapore proved to be a haven for small budgeted film makers who cannot afford to shoot in America, Europe and Australia.
Regrettably, these concessions have been dropped recently stating that such waivers are proving to be very costly for these nations. According to K R G, President of South Indian Film Council, though Malaysian government officials have offered many such concessions orally when they were in Chennai, no written communiqué have been received from them till date. He also added that there is no response from them to a letter sent by the film council here. Meanwhile the unit of Billa 2007, Sathyaraj starrer Kannamoochi Yenada and Sarthkumar starrer 1977 are hopeful and confident on receiving a positive response from the Malaysian government.
[Source: Behindwoods]
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