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India.com
2 days ago
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Chiranjeevi Refutes FALSE Claims About His Meeting With Protesting Tollywood Workers
Hyderabad: Amid the ongoing tensions in the Telugu film industry, megastar Chiranjeevi has refuted claims of his involvement with the dispute. Chiranjeevi slammed the false information shared by individuals claiming to be members of the Film Federation that he met with the protesting workers and offered assurances over their demands. "It has come to my attention that some individuals claiming to be the members of the Film Federation have gone to the media falsely claiming that I have met them and given an assurance that their demands regarding a 30 per cent wage hike, etc., shall be met and that I will be starting shooting very soon. I wish to set the record straight that I have not met anyone from the federation. This is an industry issue and no individual, including me, can give any unilateral assurances to solve any problem one way or the other," the actor wrote on X. It has come to my attention that some individuals claiming to be the members of the Film Federation have gone to media falsely claiming that I have met them and given an assurance that their demands regarding 30% wage hike etc., shall be met and that I will be starting shooting… — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) August 9, 2025 He noted that the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce is the apex body of the Telugu film industry, and only the chamber would engage in discussions related to the concerns and arrive at a solution. "Until such time, making such false claims is unacceptable. I condemn all such baseless and motivated claims to create confusion among all stakeholders. Please note," Chiranjeevi strongly asserted. Earlier this month, the film chamber had issued a strict directive, stating that members of the Telugu Industry Film Employees' Federation have demanded a 30 per cent wage increase. "We have already been paying much higher than the existing minimum wages as per the act to both skilled and unskilled workers. This disruption will cause heavy damage to films in production. Chamber condemns this action taken by Federation as we have worked together with their members for decades," the directive read. Mentioning that the chamber has been in talks with the relevant authorities to secure a sustainable solution, they asked producers to strictly avoid independent action or separate arrangements with unions until resolution.
Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
Chiranjeevi denies meeting film federation amid Telugu industry strikes, slams ‘baseless' claims
Amid the ongoing tensions in the Telugu film industry, megastar Chiranjeevi has refuted claims of his involvement with the dispute. Chiranjeevi slammed the false information shared by individuals claiming to be members of the Film Federation that he met with the protesting workers and offered assurances over their demands. 'It has come to my attention that some individuals claiming to be the members of the Film Federation have gone to the media falsely claiming that I have met them and given an assurance that their demands regarding a 30 per cent wage hike, etc., shall be met and that I will be starting shooting very soon. I wish to set the record straight that I have not met anyone from the federation. This is an industry issue and no individual, including me, can give any unilateral assurances to solve any problem one way or the other,' the actor wrote on X. He noted that the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce is the apex body of the Telugu film industry, and only the chamber would engage in discussions related to the concerns and arrive at a solution. 'Until such time, making such false claims is unacceptable. I condemn all such baseless and motivated claims to create confusion among all stakeholders. Please note,' Chiranjeevi strongly asserted. It has come to my attention that some individuals claiming to be the members of the Film Federation have gone to media falsely claiming that I have met them and given an assurance that their demands regarding 30% wage hike etc., shall be met and that I will be starting shooting… — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) August 9, 2025 Earlier this month, the film chamber had issued a strict directive, stating that members of the Telugu Industry Film Employees' Federation have demanded a 30 per cent wage increase. 'We have already been paying much higher than the existing minimum wages as per the act to both skilled and unskilled workers. This disruption will cause heavy damage to films in production. Chamber condemns this action taken by Federation as we have worked together with their members for decades,' the directive read. Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce take on Federation demand #TFCC #Tollywood — Telugu Film Producers Council (@tfpcin) August 3, 2025 Mentioning that the chamber has been in talks with the relevant authorities to secure a sustainable solution, they asked producers to strictly avoid independent action or separate arrangements with unions until resolution
News18
2 days ago
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Chiranjeevi Denies Claims About Supporting Workers Amid Tollywood Strike
Last Updated: The Telugu film industry shuts down as a strike by film workers over wages enters its eighth day. Chiranjeevi denies meeting workers, saying only the Film Chamber can resolve it, The Telugu film industry is facing a complete production shutdown as the strike by film workers enters its eighth day, bringing all shooting schedules to a standstill. At the centre of the industry-wide pause is a dispute over wage revisions between the Telugu Film Employees Federation and producers. Now, megastar Chiranjeevi has stepped into the conversation to firmly refute claims that he met with workers and offered assurances on their demands. In a strongly worded statement on social media, the actor dismissed such reports as 'baseless" and 'unacceptable," stressing that no individual can make unilateral promises on an industry matter of this scale. Addressing the matter on X (formerly known as Twitter), Chiranjeevi wrote, 'It has come to my attention that some individuals claiming to be the members of the Film Federation have gone to media falsely claiming that I have met them and given an assurance that their demands regarding 30% wage hike etc., shall be met and that I will be starting shooting very soon." He added, 'I wish to set the record straight that I have not met anyone from the federation. This is an industry issue and no individual including me can give any unilateral assurances to solve any problem one way or the other." Highlighting the role of the industry's governing body, he stated, 'The film chamber is the apex body of the Telugu Film Industry and only the Film chamber as a collective will engage in discussions with all concerned and arrive at a just solution. Until such time, making such false claims is unacceptable. I condemn all such baseless and motivated claims to create confusion among all stakeholders. Please note." It has come to my attention that some individuals claiming to be the members of the Film Federation have gone to media falsely claiming that I have met them and given an assurance that their demands regarding 30% wage hike etc., shall be met and that I will be starting shooting…— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) August 9, 2025 Background to the strike The Telugu Film Employees Federation announced an indefinite strike after prolonged talks with producers failed to resolve disputes over wage revisions. Representing 24 categories of workers, the federation is demanding a 30 per cent hike in daily wages, pointing to stagnant pay scales over the last three years and rising living costs in Hyderabad. More than 10,000 daily wage workers are affected, with the federation also calling for daily wage payments instead of delayed settlements. A former general secretary noted that wages have not changed despite the increasing cost of living. The federation has warned it will organise a protest march from its office to the Film Chamber on August 10 if negotiations fail to move forward. It has made it clear that film shoots will only resume if producers give written assurance agreeing to the revised pay structure. Talks between the Telugu Film Producers Council, the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, and the federation have been ongoing for several months. Producers had earlier proposed a 5 per cent increase, which the federation rejected as inadequate. While opposing the strike, producer C Kalyan acknowledged its seriousness, calling it a 'pressure tactic." He warned, 'A month-long production halt could hurt the very daily wage workers they're trying to support," and urged both sides to return to the table and find a compromise. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
12-06-2025
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- News18
Allu Arjun, Chiranjeevi And Dulquer Salmaan Mourn Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims
Last Updated: Celebrities like Chiranjeevi and Allu Arjun expressed condolences. A wave of shock and sorrow swept through the nation following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad on Thursday morning. The flight, which was bound for London, crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport, with 242 passengers and crew members on board. The mishap occurred in the Meghaninagar area, and the aircraft caught fire on impact. As news of the horrifying incident broke, leading South Indian film personalities took to social media to mourn the loss of lives and express solidarity with the affected families. Megastar Chiranjeevi Konidela shared his sorrow on X (formerly Twitter), writing: 'Devastated to hear about the horrifying tragedy involving the Flight #AI171 bound to London from Ahmedabad. No words will suffice to say how heartbreaking this is. My deepest condolences and prayers to the families of the departed! May their souls rest in peace!" Allu Arjun, too, reacted to the heartbreaking news, posting on Instagram: 'Heartbroken by the tragic Ahmedabad Air India flight crash. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims. May their souls rest in peace. Truly heart-wrenching." Devastated to hear about the horrifying tragedy involving the Flight #AI171 bound to London from Ahmedabad. No words will suffice to say how heartbreaking this is. My deepest condolences and prayers to the families of the departed! May their souls rest in peace! 🙏🙏— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) June 12, 2025 Dulquer Salmaan also posted a message of empathy and support on his Instagram Stories. He wrote, 'Heartbroken hearing about the Air India Crash. Cannot imagine what the families of all the victims are going through. Praying for all of them in this trying time." The entertainment industry has joined millions of Indians in mourning this unimaginable loss, standing in support of grieving families as the country awaits more details about the cause of the crash and the status of survivors, if any. Early reports indicate that the Air India aircraft crashed in a densely populated neighborhood near Ahmedabad airport, leading local residents to rush to the site and assist in rescue efforts. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has reportedly traveled from Surat to Ahmedabad to assess the situation. As per an IANS report, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken with Patel about the crash, and the central government has promised full assistance in handling the aftermath. Footage of the crash shows the aircraft flying abnormally low and struggling to maintain altitude before it slammed into the ground and burst into a massive fireball at 1:38 p.m. The plane was carrying a full load of fuel for its long-distance flight to London. Videos from the crash site show charred debris and thick smoke rising into the sky, with emergency crews working at the scene. Several clips also captured injured passengers being taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. First Published:
Hans India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Bharat mata ki jai': Indian film personalities react to Operation Sindoor
As Indian armed forces on Wednesday successfully targeted nine terrorists' sites in Pakistan, Indian film personalities such as Chiranjeevi Konidela, Nimrat Kaur and Riteish Deshmukh among many others hailed the Indian Army and Operation Sindoor. Actress Nimrat Kaur, who comes from an army background took to X, formerly called Twitter, and wrote: 'United with our forces. One country. One mission. #JaiHind #OperationSindoor' Actor Riteish Deshmukh hailed the Indian Army and wrote: 'Jai Hind Ki Sena … Bharat mata ki jai.' Veteran actor Anupam Kher wrote: 'Bharat mata ki jai #OperationSindoor.' Acclaimed actor Paresh Rawal shared folded hand emojis and used the hashtags #operation_sindoor #IndianArmedForces along with tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. South superstar Chiranjeevi Konidela simply wrote: 'Jai Hind.' National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said: 'Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram.' '#jaihindkisena Together we stand,' wrote actress Mimi Chakraborty. Actress Hina Khan hailed Operation Sindoor and wrote: 'Operation SINDOOR Jai Hind.' Indian Air Force targeted the terrorists' sites without crossing the Pakistan airspace on Wednesday. The Pakistan armed forces were taken by complete surprise when the Indian strikes started around 1.44 a.m. In order not to escalate tensions further, a defence ministry statement said that no army installation of Pakistan was targeted during Wednesday's strikes. The terrorists' sites targeted by Indian strikes include Muridke near Lahore, Bahawalpur, Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The terrorist infrastructure was targeted from where the attacks against India have been planned and directed. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) posted a press release at 1.44 a.m. saying nine sites have been targeted altogether during 'Operation Sindoor' by the Indian Armed Forces. The 'Operation Sindoor', came 14 days after the terrorist attack in the tourist resort of Baisaran in Pahalgam, in which suspects are believed to have links with Pakistan. Muridke and Bhawalpur have Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters, and its chief commander, Masood Azhar, used to hide there along with top commanders of the outfit. Reports said multiple loud explosions were heard in Muzaffarabad City in PoJK where a number of terrorist organisations have set up their training camps and launch pads. Muzaffarabad's power was blacked out after the explosions. Besides Muzaffarabad, Kotli also has terror infrastructure, including training camps and launch pads.
