Thu Dec 26 08:00:00 UTC 2024: **Telugu Film Industry Meets with CM Amidst Tensions and Recent Events**

HYDERABAD, INDIA – December 26, 2024 – Tensions ran high today in Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh, following a public meeting with former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Large crowds resulted in a clash, causing damage to windows at Reddy’s camp office. Police intervened with a lathi charge and ropes to control the situation.

Separately, a meeting between leading figures of the Telugu film industry and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy took place. The meeting focused on several key issues, including:

* **Industry Growth:** Discussions centered on the need for a world-class studio setup in the state, with Tollywood personalities urging the government for capital incentives to elevate the industry to a global level. Concerns were also raised about permission for film promotions and the conduct of bouncers at events.

* **Collaboration with the Government:** The Chief Minister emphasized the government’s support for the industry, but also stressed the importance of the industry’s cooperation in anti-drug campaigns and women’s safety initiatives. He highlighted the use of a cinema ticket cess for integrated school construction and the participation of film stars in census surveys. The CM clarified that there are no plans for benefit shows or increases in ticket prices.

* **Recent Incidents:** The meeting also addressed the recent incident at Sandhya Theater, with police showing CCTV footage to industry representatives. The CM expressed concern over the event.

* **Maharashtra Governor’s Visit:** Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, praying for peaceful and fair elections in Maharashtra. He expressed strong support for harsh punishments for crimes against women.

Prominent figures from the Telugu film industry, including actors Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Nithin, and Kiran Abbavaram, directors Trivikram Srinivas, Koratala Siva, and many more producers and directors, attended the command control meeting with the CM.

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