In the wake of devastating floods that ravaged Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the Telugu film industry has mobilized to provide relief to the affected communities. A press conference was held at the Film Chamber in Hyderabad to outline the industry's comprehensive action plan.
Damodar Prasad, Secretary of the Film Chamber, announced an initial donation of Rs. 25 lakhs each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, along with contributions from the Telugu film producers and federation. He urged the public to support the relief efforts by donating to the designated bank accounts.
Senior Producer Daggubati Suresh Babu pledged one crore rupees from his family and expressed his readiness to assist those in need.
Renowned director K Raghavendra Rao emphasized the industry's responsibility to give back to the people who have supported their success.
Producer Dil Raju announced a significant donation from his production company and encouraged others in the industry to contribute to the federation's relief fund.
Anil, president of the Film Industry Employees Federation, assured the affected regions of the workers' unwavering support.
Producer Thammareddy Bharadwaj revealed the formation of a committee to assess the needs of the flood-affected areas and implement effective relief measures.
The press conference was attended by prominent figures from the Telugu film industry, including Bharat Bhushan, Prasanna Kumar, Gemini Kiran, Ashok Kumar, Anil, Ammiraju, and Bharat Chaudhary.
