The producer plans to take the coveted position to help Tollywood get more benefits from the state government, says source
Dil Raju plans to leverage his experience to revitalize the Telangana State Film Development Corporation and enhance benefits for Tollywood. (Image by arrangement)
Leading producer Dil Raju, who served as president of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, is reportedly planning to become chairman of the 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,” says the source adding, “The corporation chairman plays an important role in the relationship between the Telugu film industry and state government and amicably resolves issues.”
The corporation receives funds from the government ranging from `80 to 100 crore, which it must utilise with rigor and method. “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,” adds a source. 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 materialise.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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