The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, the Apex Body representing the Telugu Film Industry in the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, has expressed pain and anguish over the objectionable, unverified and personal comments made by a Hon’ble Woman Minister of Telangana in the media regarding the personal lives of Telugu film industry personalities on 02-10-2024. expresses. Over the past few years, Telugu cine celebrities and other members of the Telugu film fraternity have become easy targets for many. We would like to inform you that the entire Telugu film industry stands united against the malicious and derogatory comments made against people related to Telugu cinema to attract attention of others.
Politics and the film industry have a significant impact on society. It is crucial that these sectors recognize their responsibilities in the society while promoting mutual cooperation and respect. It’s a fact that politicians wield enormous power and movies shape cultural narratives. These kinds of events highlight the difference between prominent people in society and the world they live in. We state that freedom of speech in a democratic country should not be abused by influential people and people in power.
It has been noticed over the years that it has become a fashion to target the personal lives of people in the Telugu film industry to divert attention from some other issue.
Needless to say, the film fraternity helps in influencing the culture and shaping the views of the general public. Politics creates policies that affect lives. Politicians should give priority to public welfare and films should reflect social responsibility in the society. Let us all appreciate the difference between these two worlds and move forward constructively for the betterment of society for the present and future generations.
We request everyone to refrain from such heinous acts. We urge our media partners (print, social, electronics and digital) to adhere to ethical and prudent principles and values.
The Telugu film industry has always been at the fore as a secular entity without caste/gender/religion discrimination and has brought many national and international awards.
Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) stands by its members now and in the future. Once again we would like to inform you that if anyone talks like this on sensitive matters related to the personal lives of the members of the Telugu film industry we will not hesitate to take strong appropriate action against them.
