Tollywood producers meet AP cinematography minister, seek incentives
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The meeting adds significance as it was cancelled twice earlier. The producers submitted a representation on various issues faced by the film industry and sought incentives.
Also on Monday, producers Dil Raju (chairman of Telangana Film Development Corporation), Gemini Kiran, Prasanna Kumar, Damodhar Prasad, Supriya Yarlagadda, and Bhogavalli Bapineedu among others met Telangana cinematography minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy in Hyderabad to discuss similar issues.
particularly the ongoing strike by Telugu Film Industry Employees' Federation (TFIEF).
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the minister said the producers came to share updates on the current developments in Tollywood. "There was no special agenda. We will listen to both film workers and producers in the context of the ongoing agitation. The federation and the film chamber should resolve issues through dialogue.
If needed, we will take up the matter with chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu and deputy CM Pawan Kalyan.
The govt's intervention will be considered at that level. We are committed to the growth of film industry in AP and will support the creation of infrastructure such as studios and dubbing theatres," Durgesh said.
The producers, after their interaction with the minister, said they put forward several suggestions for the development of film industry in the state. They requested incentives for distributors and exhibitors, recognition of film industry as a special category, and support for theatre owners facing losses. They also called for a dedicated policy for industry growth.
The minister assured them of facilitating a meeting with the CM and deputy CM soon. Among those present at the meeting were BVSN Prasad, Ravishankar Yelamanchili, TG Vishwaprasad, Naga Vamsi, DVV Danayya, and Bunny Vasu.
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