Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Actor Shiraz Mehdi seeks theatre access for small Telugu films
Shiraz Mehdi says small movies are having trouble finding theatres to show them.
He believes this is causing independent producers to lose a lot of money.
He said his own film, “O Andala Rakshasi,” is still struggling to get screenings.
Mehdi also criticized the digital cinema platforms Qube and UFO over service charges.
He said the Telugu Film Chamber is misleading small producers.
He claimed that some multiplexes withdrew from an earlier agreement.
Mehdi said a legal notice had been sent to those involved.
He asked Revanth Reddy to help and suggested health insurance for film workers.
Shiraz Mehdi said small films lack adequate theatre facilities in the Telugu film industry.
He said independent producers are suffering major losses because their films cannot secure screenings.
Mehdi said his film “O Andala Rakshasi” still faces difficulty obtaining theatre access.
He accused Qube and UFO of charging small producers heavily for some services.
He urged Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to intervene and proposed health insurance for film-industry employees.
- Who
- Actor and filmmaker Shiraz Mehdi, along with other speakers including Ahmed, Jabardasth Parthu, former ACP Laxman, and advocate-producer R.V. Reddy.
- What
- They raised concerns about theatre access, costs, and support for small films and independent producers.
- When
- At a press conference; the date was not stated.
- Where
- Prasads Labs.
- Why
- Mehdi said small producers are suffering losses because their films lack theatre screenings and face costly services.
- Main concern
- Limited theatre facilities for small films in the Telugu film industry
- Film mentioned
- “O Andala Rakshasi”
- Digital cinema platforms criticized
- Qube and UFO
- Industry body criticized
- Telugu Film Chamber
- Requested intervention
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy
- Additional proposal
- Health insurance for employees in the film industry
- Legal action
- Mehdi said a legal notice had been sent to those involved