Tollywood’s Meeting with AP CM Preponed to June 15—Here’s Why!
In a sudden change of plans, the much-awaited meeting between the Telugu film industry and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has been postponed to June 15. Initially scheduled for June 22, the meeting was rescheduled due to Deputy CM and actor Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming international film schedule for Ustaad Bhagat Singh.
Key Meeting Details:
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Date: June 15, 2025
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Time: 4:00 PM
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Venue: Amaravati
Who Will Attend?
Top actors, directors, producers, and key representatives from the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) will be part of the discussion. The meeting aims to bridge gaps between the government and the entertainment sector, which has been facing serious financial and operational challenges, especially post-pandemic.
What’s on the agenda?
The discussion will focus on
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Theater owners’ demand for a percentage-based revenue-sharing model instead of the traditional fixed-rental model
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Support and subsidies for struggling single-screen theatres
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Resolving issues related to monopoly control within the industry
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Strengthening government-industry collaboration for infrastructure, tax, and content distribution reforms
Notably, Pawan Kalyan recently criticized the film industry leadership for not initiating a dialogue with the new government despite enjoying its support. He pointed out that monopolistic practices are harming the ecosystem and must be addressed head-on.
With Pawan’s remarks setting the tone, this meeting is expected to be a game-changer for how the state and film industry collaborate moving forward.
