Overview

• Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan accused the Telugu film industry of showing insufficient respect and gratitude toward the Andhra Pradesh government.
• The state government announced plans to introduce a comprehensive film development policy to address industry challenges and promote growth.
• Prominent producers, including Allu Aravind and Dil Raju, denied any role in rumored plans for a theatre shutdown starting June 1.
• Concerns over a potential shutdown have raised fears about disruptions to the release of Pawan Kalyan's film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu,' scheduled for June 12.
• The CPI(M) urged the government to engage in dialogue with industry stakeholders, emphasizing collaboration over coercion.