Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has made a startling decision to revoke permissions for benefit shows and ticket price hikes for all upcoming films in the state, leaving the film industry in shock. This development has sparked concerns, especially for major Sankranthi releases like Game Changer and Daaku Maharaaj.
The decision follows a tragic stampede incident during the premiere of Pushpa 2, which resulted in the death of a woman. Reacting strongly, the government filed a case against Allu Arjun, leading to his recent detention. Addressing the Telangana Assembly, the Chief Minister emphasized that no film would receive special privileges moving forward.
Industry attention has now turned to Dil Raju, the newly appointed Chairman of the Telangana Film Development Corporation, who is expected to negotiate with the government. As the producer of Game Changer, Dil Raju is reportedly leveraging his influence to secure permissions for benefit shows and ticket price adjustments. Similarly, Naga Vamsi, the producer of Daaku Maharaaj, remains optimistic about receiving approvals for his film.