Decision on permissions to film shootings soon: Talasani Srinivas

Minister says State planning new policy for development of entertainment industry

Hyderabad: Cinematography Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav on Wednesday said the State government was willing to give permission for film and television shootings and also opening of cinema theatres but only after considering all the challenges involved. He said the State government was also planning to come out with good policy for development of entertainment industry to support them in the aftermath of coronavirus pandemic.

In a meeting with representatives of the film and television industry here, Srinivas Yadav said permissions were already issued to carry out pre-production and post-production works which do not require involvement of manpower on a large scale.

Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar will convene a meeting with representatives of the entertainment industry on Thursday to discuss all the issues and come up with a plan for a way forward. The outcome of the meeting will be submitted to Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for a final decision.

The Minister made it clear that there was a need to strengthen Telangana State Film Development Corporation (TSFDC) for implemention of various measures involving the film industry. He explained that the Corporation will not only take up award presentation programmes to encourage artistes and technicians, but also initiate measures to strengthen the film industry.

The representatives from film and television industry explained that due to the lockdown, scores of people who are dependent on the industry had lost their livelihood. While about 85 movies were in various stages of shooting and post-production works, a few others were ready to be released. They assured that they would follow the guidelines of the government and other precautionary measures including personal hygiene and sanitisation during shootings.

TSFDC former chairman Rammohan Rao, Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce president Murali Mohan, producers C Kalyan and Dil Raju, directors Surender Reddy, N Shankar and Damodar Prasad, Movie Artists Association president Naresh and general secretary Jeevitha, exhibitors Sunil Narang, Vijayender Reddy, Raj Thandla, and also representatives of various television channels, attended the meeting.

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