Hyderabad rises as global AVGC-XR powerhouse

HEMA SINGULURI | Hyderabad 

Hyderabad is rapidly becoming a global gaming and AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) hub due to strong IT support, government incentives, and major infrastructure projects like IMAGE Towers and a dedicated Centre of Excellence, attracting companies, investors, and creative talent from across the world. 

The shift is strongly rooted in Telangana government initiatives led by the state’s IT & Industries department and its AVGC policy announcements. These frameworks are aimed at building a structured ecosystem for gaming, animation, VFX, and immersive technologies, while also generating large-scale employment opportunities and encouraging business expansion in the creative tech sector. 

At the heart of this transformation is IMAGE Towers, a flagship project envisioned as a global-grade facility for gaming, animation, and digital media production. Alongside this, the proposed Centre of Excellence is expected to strengthen skill development, research, and industry readiness among students and professionals. 

Officials associated with the Telangana Rising vision state that the goal is to establish the state as South Asia’s premier hub for media, entertainment, and the creative economy. This includes expansion into OTT content creation, digital storytelling, AI-driven production pipelines, and export-oriented creative services. 

The state’s roadmap highlights key focus areas such as single-window clearances, innovation and technology integration, film tourism, global marketing outreach, world-class production infrastructure, and talent development. The government has also committed to fully digitalized approval systems through the ‘Film in Telangana’ portal, offering time-bound clearances and streamlined processes for production houses. 

Social media platforms have reflected growing enthusiasm around these developments. One user on X wrote, “Hyderabad is quietly becoming India’s answer to Los Angeles for gaming and animation careers.” Users on Instagram agree that IMAGE Towers feels like the start of a real creative revolution for students. 

Rohith Varma M, a VFX, animation student in Hyderabad says, “We are finally seeing studios, training centres, and real pipelines forming here. It feels like global opportunities are no longer far away.” He also explained how the multiple options provided in the area are bringing out more passionate individuals to apply for different courses apart from the regular engineering. 

With strong IT foundations, policy backing, and large-scale infrastructure development, Hyderabad is steadily positioning itself as a global competitor in the AVGC-XR and digital entertainment industry.