Dil Raju (Photo by arrangement)
Leading producer Dil Raju who served as president of Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, is reportedly planning to become chairman of Telangana State Film Development Corporation. “Dil Raju plans to take the coveted position and use his vast experience to help Tollywood get more benefits from the state government and he is quite keen about it,” says a source.
Earlier, Telugu film industry bigwigs urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to revive Telangana State Film Development Corporation Limited to help the industry in many ways. “FDC has almost become defunct in the last few years,” adds the source. “The corporation chairman plays an important role in the relationship between the Telugu film industry and state government and amicably resolves issues.”
The corporation would receive Rs 80 to 100 crore funds from the government and it has to be utilized stringently and methodically. “FDC used to give cash subsidies to content-driven films and conducted the International Children’s Film Festival grandly which enhanced our industry worldwide. They are also responsible for organising Nandi state awards which are now renamed as Gadar awards every year. It would be celebrated like a festival by the film fraternity,” he informs.
Earlier, he wanted to contest the Nizamabad Parliamentary Constituency in the 2024 elections. He was reportedly in talks with members of the Bharatiya Janata Party but it didn’t materialize.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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