The Telugu film industry has appealed to the joint action committees (JAC) of all regions not to attack film crews irrespective of the outcome of the January 5 all-party talks in Delhi on the Telangana issue. On an average, 15 movies are released every month, but January is a crucial month. Traditionally, several big Telugu films are scheduled for release around Sankranti.
But there have been no releases in the past one month. Therefore, about 25 movies are lined up for a Sankranti release. Tollywood producers, who incurred a loss of more than Rs 50 crore this season, are hoping that the situation will be back to normal after the January 5 talks. Release dates of movies will be announced only after observing the outcome of the Delhi talks.
“Currently, the situation is bad in the Telangana region due to the bandhs and agitations. If the outcome of the Delhi talks goes against the Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, then collections will drop there as well. We hope there will be peace in the state,” says Mr Vijandar Reddy, a member of the AP Film Chamber of Commerce.
“We request people not to attack film shootings in any region. Mohan Babu has been in politics before and Chiranjeevi is in politics now. Their statements don’t reflect the combined opinion of the industry. We request the JACs to refrain from targeting actors,” Mr Reddy added.Directors, actors, technicians and members from all other associations met on last Friday to discuss the issue.
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