In a sharp rebuke of the Telugu film industry, Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday expressed disappointment over the industry’s indifference toward the state government. He stated that despite the administration’s efforts to support and uplift the film sector, there has been no acknowledgment or show of gratitude from the industry.
“We’ve been committed to advancing the film industry and upholding the dignity of those within it. Yet, there hasn’t been a single gesture of gratitude or even basic respect from the industry toward the government. Even after a year since the NDA government was formed, not once have they made the effort to formally meet Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu,” he remarked during a press interaction.
Kalyan pointed out that the industry only engages with the government during film releases, and has otherwise made no effort to collaborate or contribute to the sector’s broader development. “Despite our calls for unity, we’ve received no positive response,” he added.
He also referenced past tensions under the previous YSR Congress government, accusing former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of disrespecting film personalities and obstructing film releases based on personal bias. “How can producers forget the challenges they faced under that administration?” he asked.
Highlighting a recent meeting with top producers such as Dil Raju, Allu Aravind, D. Suresh Babu, Y. Supriya, Chinna Babu, C. Ashwini Dutt, and Naveen Yerneni, Pawan Kalyan emphasized that unity within the industry could lead to meaningful progress. However, he criticized the continued practice of producers submitting individual petitions for ticket price hikes, instead of presenting a united front. “The government has been responding positively to these requests,” he acknowledged.
While assuring that the government would honor current commitments, he made it clear that moving forward, discussions would only be held with authorized representatives. “There will be no room for personal requests or backdoor discussions. All matters will be routed through the appropriate departments,” he stated firmly.
Pawan Kalyan also addressed public concerns regarding cinema hall conditions—particularly exorbitant food prices, lack of clean drinking water, and inadequate amenities. He assured that these issues would be reviewed with the relevant departments.
To ensure accountability, he announced that regular monitoring of theatres and multiplexes would be conducted, especially in major cities like Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Nellore, Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, Kakinada, and Tirupati. The focus will be on regulating ticket pricing and food costs, in response to growing consumer complaints.
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