Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy held a meeting with prominent Tollywood actors, producers, and directors on December 26 at the State Police Command and Control Center in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The discussion was centered around the recent stampede at Sandhya Theater during the premiere of Pushpa 2.
CM Reddy expressed serious concern over the incident and made it clear that there would be no compromise with law and order. He urged everyone in the Tollywood industry to take responsibility and follow strict guidelines to prevent such occurrences in the future.
The meeting was attended by notable figures, including producers Suresh Babu, KL Narayana, Damodhar, BVSN Prasad, Chinna Babu, and Sudhakar Reddy. Renowned directors such as Koratala Siva, Anil Ravipudi, K Raghavendra Rao, and Prashant Verma, along with popular actors like Nagarjuna, Shiva Balaji, and Venkatesh, were also present.
The stampede at Sandhya Theater brought significant attention to the safety of moviegoers. Actor Allu Arjun, whose film Pushpa 2 was at the center of the controversy, was also discussed in the meeting.
Led by Telangana Film Development Corporation Chairman Dil Raju, the Tollywood delegation included stars like Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Adavi Sesh, and Nithiin. Producers Allu Aravind and others emphasized the importance of working together with the government to ensure smooth operations in the film industry while prioritizing public safety.
