Yash Raj Film, India’s leading film production and distribution company, have confirmed
plans to bring their major productions to locations across the United Kingdom from early
2026, creating over 3,000 jobs and boosting the economy by millions of pounds, announced
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, when he visited Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai, accompanied by
a delegation of some of Britain’s biggest names in film including the British Film Institute,
the British Film Commission, Pinewood Studios, Elstree Studios and Civic Studios.
Past Indian productions have yielded global hits. Cross-cultural hit film Slumdog Millionaire,
brought in around £300million to the UK economy, on a budget of just £12milllion,
highlighting what’s possible when UK technical expertise and Indian storytelling unite.
The UK film industry contributes £12 billion a year to the economy and supports 90,000 jobs
across every region of the country. It is a sought-after destination for international
filmmakers. India is the largest producer of films in the world, and Yash Raj’s commitment
follows an 8-year hiatus from filming in the UK – showcasing the impact the UK-India trade
deal is already having. Starmer said, “Bollywood is back in Britain, and it’s bringing jobs,
investment and opportunity, all while showcasing the UK as a world-class destination for
global filmmaking”