Telugu Film Chamber Addresses Controversy Surrounding Santosham Awards
The Santosham South Indian Film Awards, organized by Suresh Kondeti, faced significant criticism on social media, leading to allegations against the Telugu film industry and the Mega family, particularly Chiranjeevi and his relatives. The Telugu Film Chamber (TFCC) strongly condemned the disorderly management of the Santosham Awards in Goa, deeming it a shameful episode for the Telugu film sector.
KL Damodar Prasad, Secretary of TFCC, voiced concerns about the event's chaotic organization, pointing out issues related to hospitality, travel arrangements, unpaid bills, and power supply disruptions. The TFCC urged decisive actions to safeguard the industry's honor and reputation. Reports surfaced of disrespect towards Kannada celebrities during the awards ceremony, including incidents like lights being turned off during Ramesh Aravind's appearance and payment-related challenges during the check-out process for numerous Kannada actors. Social media witnessed a surge of discontent, calling for industry solidarity and suggesting potential boycotts of future events.
Producer Allu Aravind distanced the Telugu film industry and his family from the controversy, emphasizing that the responsibility for the event solely rested with Suresh Kondeti. He clarified that the family's association with Kondeti should not be interpreted as an endorsement or representation. In response, Suresh Kondeti issued an apology, acknowledging a communication gap during the event and expressing regret for any inconvenience caused.
