Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently met with members of the Telugu film industry, detailing key initiatives aimed at fostering its growth and success.
CM Reddy recognized the industry’s concerns, saying, “The film industry presented their issues to the government, discussing doubts, misconceptions, and ideas during the meeting.”
CM Reddy recognized the industry’s concerns, stating, “The film industry presented their issues, expressed doubts, clarified misconceptions, and shared ideas during the meeting.”
To tackle these challenges, the Telangana government has already taken several steps, such as issuing special orders for eight films and allocating police grounds for the filming of Pushpa-2. Additionally, the government has decided to establish a new brand identity for the Telugu film industry to promote its long-term growth.
In a bid to strengthen collaboration between the government and the film industry, renowned producer Dil Raju has been appointed as the Chairman of the Film Development Corporation (FDC).
The Chief Minister also revealed plans to address the industry’s issues through a Cabinet Sub-Committee, which will work in partnership with an industry-led committee.
CM Reddy stated, “A Cabinet Sub-Committee will be formed to address the issues of the Telugu film industry, and the industry will also establish its own committee.”
CM Reddy, emphasizing the government’s dedication, urged the film industry to promote eco-tourism and temple tourism within the state. He also highlighted Hyderabad’s competitive advantage, stating, “Mumbai became the Bollywood hub due to favorable conditions. Hyderabad stands out as the best city among all cosmopolitan cities.”
The Chief Minister also announced plans to attract both Bollywood and Hollywood to Hyderabad, with initiatives underway to host major conferences aimed at encouraging global film industries to set up in the city. “The government’s primary goal is to elevate the film industry to the next level,” Reddy stated.
Meanwhile, BJP leader Amit Malviya criticized CM Reddy, accusing the Congress-led government in Telangana of targeting Tollywood due to resistance from superstars against the Chief Minister’s alleged efforts to assert control and “extract money.”
In a post on X, Malviya claimed, “A troubling situation is developing in Telangana under the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government. The administration seems to be targeting Tollywood, one of India’s largest and most influential film industries, allegedly because Telugu superstars and film producers have resisted the Chief Minister’s attempts to impose control and extract money from them.”
He claimed, “The controversy began with the demolition of superstar Nagarjuna’s convention centre in Hyderabad. Subsequently, a sitting woman cabinet minister launched a personal attack on Samantha Prabhu, Nagarjuna’s now-estranged daughter-in-law and a successful actress in her own right. The campaign of harassment extended to veteran actor Mohan Babu, with his son allegedly being used to settle political scores. Most recently, Allu Arjun, another prominent Tollywood figure, has found himself in the crosshairs.”
