Telugu film industry lacks respect, gratitude toward Andhra Pradesh government: Pawan Kalyan
HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday accused the Telugu film industry players of 'lacking minimum respect' towards the TDP-led NDA government at a time when it is contemplating to accord industry status and develop it further.
Asserting that Tollywood, as the industry is called, is not demonstrating gratitude, the actor-politician noted that the film industry's representatives are yet to meet Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, even a year after the formation of the NDA alliance government.
'At a time when the government is thinking of giving industry status and developing the film industry, including ensuring that their (film makers) respect is not lowered, they do not have even a minimum respect or gratitude towards the Andhra Pradesh government,' said Kalyan in a press release.
The Janasena chief, who is also a popular actor, observed that the filmmakers would only come during the release of their movies but refrain from activities such as developing the field.
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