Hyderabad: As Indian cinema continues its global expansion, Bulgaria is emerging as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for international film production. Combining competitive production costs, attractive financial incentives, world-class infrastructure, experienced crews, and an exceptional variety of filming locations, the country is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic production hub for Indian filmmakers looking to expand into Europe.
Leading this initiative is Todor Lazarov Juji, Founder of TL Production and Producer and Line Producer for the Bulgaria schedule of S.S. Rajamouli’s global blockbuster RRR, who is actively promoting Bulgaria as a long-term production partner for India’s rapidly growing film industry.
Why Bulgaria?
Instead of simply offering beautiful locations, Bulgaria provides a complete production ecosystem capable of supporting projects of every scale, from independent films to large international blockbusters.
Indian producers can benefit from:
Competitive production costs
25% cash rebate for eligible productions
One of Europe’s lowest corporate tax rates
Modern film studios and sound stages
Highly experienced international crews
Advanced VFX, CGI, and post-production facilities
Diverse locations ranging from medieval castles and Roman ruins to mountains, forests, Black Sea beaches, and contemporary European cities
With decades of experience hosting major Hollywood and international productions, Bulgaria has established itself as one of Europe’s most reliable filming destinations.
A Vision to Bring Indian Cinema Closer to Bulgaria
Juji’s connection with Indian cinema extends beyond facilitating international productions in Bulgaria. Having worked closely with Indian filmmakers, including on the Bulgaria schedule of RRR, he is now strengthening that relationship through upcoming Indian film collaborations.
The upcoming superhero film with Ashish Ganeshan further reflects Juji’s vision of creating a stronger creative and production bridge between the Indian and Bulgarian film industries, with a significant portion of the project being filmed in Bulgaria.
With its combination of cinematic landscapes, international-standard infrastructure, experienced filmmaking talent, and production-friendly economics, Bulgaria is ready to welcome the next generation of Indian films and become a new European home for Indian cinema.
