After Mohanbabu and Allu Arjun, actor Mahesh Babu's shooting set was attacked by Telangana activists in Vikarabad of Rangareddy district. Though the shooting was called off just two days ago, the activists damaged the set and shooting equipment on Thursday. About 20 activists burnt the shooting set completely at around 11 am on Thursday. The movie is being directed by Trivikram Srinivas in which Mahesh Babu and actor Anuskha Shetty areplaying the lead roles.The movie is yet to be titled.
The movie shooting is on in Kirkitpally village in Vikarabad since the past 20 days. Vikarabad Police said that since the shooting was called off a couple ofdays ago fearing attacks on the crew, no one was injured in this attack.
"The crew stopped shooting here two days ago fearing attacks by Telangana activists. About 20 student activists burnt the shooting set completely damaged the equipment shouting Telangana slogans. We have so far not received any complaint from the producer or the crew on the attack." said Mr T Penchalaiah, Inspector, Vikarabad Police station.
Meanwhile, AP Film Chamber of Commerce, Movie artistes association, AP Film employes federation and Telugu film Producer's council has asked all the actors and film makers not to make any statement or declare their stand on the current issue in their individual capacity .
The chamber asked all the actors to keep mum as the issue is sensitive and the industry is being affected due to cancellation of film shootings.
"We are shocked at the attacks on the film shootings in the city. We request the government to provide us security to carry on our film shootings. Film industry has got nothing to do with politics. We request the political parties to control their activists. Lakhs of people are employed in this industry and people from all the regions watch movies. The industry has doesn't differentiate people based on their region. We also ask the actors to refrain from making statements in their individual capacity as it affects the film production" said Mr T Prasanna Kumar, secretary, Telugu film Producer's council.
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