Rs 75L provided for film festival

However, it has been hiked to Rs 75 lakh.

Published: 12th December 2018 02:15 AM | Last Updated: 12th December 2018 10:26 AM | A+A A-

By Express News Service

CHENNAI : Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday presented a cheque for `75 lakh as the State government’s contribution towards the 16th International Film Festival to be held in Chennai from December 13 to 20, to E Thangaraj, general secretary, Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation, which is hosting the festival. So far, ` 50 lakh had been given as the government’s contribution to this festival. However, it has been hiked to ` 75 lakh.