Telangana government forms cabinet sub-committee to address film industry issues

The decision to this effect was taken during the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s meeting with film industries personalities here on Thursday. During the one-hour meeting, a host of issues were discussed by the Chief Minister.

Hyderabad: The State government has announced constitution of yet another cabinet sub committee and this time it is for addressing the film industry issues.

The decision to this effect was taken during the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s meeting with film industries personalities here on Thursday. During the one-hour meeting, a host of issues were discussed by the Chief Minister.

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He also wanted the film personalities to constitute a committee to address the faced by the industry.

Like IT and pharma, the Chief Minister stressed that film industry was equally important for the government. “We have decided to create a brand for the Telugu industry and want to develop it further,” he said.

The film personalities had shared the issues pertaining to the industry. Dil Raju was appointed as Film Development Corporation Chairman to serve as a bridge between the industry and the government. The State government had issued special GOs for eight movies and permission was also issued for Pushpa-2 event at police ground, he said.

Bollywood settled in Mumbai considering the atmosphere and facilities in the city. Likewise Hyderabad was the best among cosmopolitan cities and industry can return to Hyderabad in two hours after completing shootings in any part of Telangana, he stressed.

The Chief Minister announced that measures were being taken to get Hollywood and Bollywood to Hyderabad. A international conference is being planned in the city to draw the attention of other film industries, he said.

Reminding that Congress governments had always promoted and extended all support to film industry, Revanth Reddy as the Chief Minister he had the responsibility of ensuring law and order in the State.

“I do not have any personal say in such matters,” Revanth Reddy said, instructing the film personalities to promote awareness campaigns on drug abuse and other social issues.

He assured that the Congress government would continue all support to the industry and said plans were being made to take the Telugu film industry to a next level.