Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Ravi Teja’s Irumudi Faces Teachers’ Objections Over Government School Scenes
Ravi Teja’s movie Irumudi is doing very well in cinemas.
However, a teachers’ group has complained about some scenes in the film.
The Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Federation says the scenes show government schools and teachers in a negative way.
It also objected to the use of a school name from Sileru.
The group wants the scenes removed and an apology for teachers.
The article says these scenes are important to the movie’s story.
Because of that, removing them may be difficult.
The filmmakers may instead make smaller changes.
No final response from the director or producers has been reported.
The Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Federation objected to Irumudi scenes depicting government schools and teachers.
APTF said government teachers were portrayed negatively and demanded removal of the scenes.
The federation also sought an apology to the teaching community.
APTF specifically questioned the use of Zilla Parishad High School in Sileru and a government-style uniform.
Irumudi is performing strongly at the box office and ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Federation, director Shiva Nirvana, producer-side filmmakers, and actor Ravi Teja are connected to the controversy.
- What
- APTF has demanded changes or removal of scenes it considers derogatory toward government schools and teachers, as well as an apology.
- When
- The controversy emerged after Irumudi’s release last Friday and following a success meeting held the previous day.
- Where
- The disputed scenes reference Zilla Parishad High School in Sileru, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- APTF says the film portrays government schools and government teachers negatively and uses a government-style uniform.
Teachers’ Federation
Filmmakers’ Position and Film Performance
Depiction of government schools and teachers
Teachers’ Federation
APTF says the scenes portray government schools and government teachers negatively and objects to the use of a named school and government-style uniform.
Filmmakers’ Position and Film Performance
The article does not provide a substantive response from the director or filmmakers; it says the scenes are important to the plot and may be difficult to remove.
Requested changes
Teachers’ Federation
APTF wants the allegedly objectionable portions removed and an apology issued to the teaching community.
Filmmakers’ Position and Film Performance
The filmmakers are expected to consider slight changes, while the film continues to perform strongly commercially.
- Film
- Irumudi
- Lead actor
- Ravi Teja
- Director
- Shiva Nirvana
- Objecting organization
- Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Federation (APTF)
- Main objection
- Scenes allegedly portray government schools and teachers negatively.
- Specific reference
- Zilla Parishad High School in Sileru, Alluri Sitharama Raju district.
- Federation demands
- Remove the allegedly objectionable scenes and apologise to the teaching community.
- Box-office performance
- The film is reported to be among the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films.
