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United News of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Telangana CM vows to bring Hollywood, Bollywood to Hyderabad
Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed his vision to transform Hyderabad into a global hub for cinema by attracting Hollywood and Bollywood film industries to the city. He assured that the state government would extend all necessary support to the Telugu film industry and help elevate it to international standards. Addressing the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards (TGFA)-2024 at Hitex, Madhapur, on Saturday night, the Chief Minister said that his government was committed to the growth of the film industry alongside IT, pharma, and defence sectors as part of its vision for 'Telangana Rising – 2047.' He emphasised that Hyderabad aims to compete not with Indian cities, but with global giants like New York and Tokyo. During the award ceremony, the Chief Minister presented accolades to prominent film personalities. Allu Arjun was named Best Actor, Nivetha Thomas Best Actress, and Nag Ashwin Best Director. Nandamuri Balakrishna received the NT Rama Rao Award, Vijay Deverakonda the Kantha Rao Film Award, Yandamuri Veerendranath the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, Mani Ratnam the Paidi Jairaj Award, Sukumar the BN Reddy Award, and Alutri Poornachandra Rao received the Nagireddy-Chakrapani Film Award. Revanth Reddy expressed pride in the evolution of the Telugu film industry, stating that it is now seen as a representative of Indian cinema on the global stage. 'Earlier, people spoke only of Bollywood. Today, it is a matter of pride that Indian cinema is equated with Telugu cinema,' he said. He announced that the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards would replace the erstwhile Nandi Awards, which were discontinued 14 years ago. 'We revived these awards to honour actors, directors, and all contributors to cinema," the CM said. He also revealed plans to include a special chapter dedicated to the film industry in Telangana's Vision 2047 document. "I will remain active in politics for the next 22 years and stand by the film industry, offering all possible support and incentives," he said. Revanth Reddy urged renowned director S S Rajamouli to bring Hollywood and Bollywood filmmakers to Hyderabad for film shoots, promising government backing to facilitate such ventures. The event saw participation from Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, TFDC Chairman Dil Raju, GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, and several film industry stalwarts, including Allu Aravind, Ashwini Dutt, R. Narayana Murthy, M.M. Keeravani, S.S. Rajamouli, Chandra Bose, Jayasudha, Jaya Prada, and Suhasini. The state government also sanctioned Rs 3 crore to the Gaddar Foundation, fulfilling a promise made by the Chief Minister during the Gaddar Jayanti celebrations. The awards event honoured the best films and talents from 2014 to 2024 and was held from 1800 hours to 2300 hours. UNI VV BM
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Revanth extends all out support to Telugu Film industry, urges collaboration for Telangana's $3 trillion vision
HYDERABAD Reaffirming his commitment to the Telugu film industry, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy urged the bigwigs of Tollywood to put aside their previous issues with the government and be a part of the State's mission of achieving a $3 trillion economy by 2047. 'Even if the government seems a bit strict at times, it is only for your development,' he said. Speaking at the maiden Telangana Gaddar Film Awards (TGFA) ceremony at Hitex here on Saturday, Mr. Reddy urged the film industry to prepare a comprehensive plan for its development and submit it to the government, assuring that all necessary support would be provided. Recalling the history of recognising cinema in the region, Mr. Reddy said the Congress government instituted the Nandi Awards in 1964, a tradition that was carried on in undivided Andhra Pradesh. He lamented that no film awards were given for the last 14 years, pointing to the neglect by previous governments. 'I will be in active politics for another 22 years, and regardless of my position, I will continue to support the growth of Telugu cinema,' he said. Mr. Reddy emphasised that Hyderabad had become the epicentre of the Indian film industry and noted: 'Indian film industry means Telugu film industry now.' He stressed the importance of raising the industry to international standards and called on stakeholders to be part of Telangana's development journey. The Chief Minister also paid rich tributes to revolutionary balladeer Gaddar, after whom the awards are named.
