Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Telugu Film Federation Extends Choreographer Jani Master's Suspension
The Telugu Film Employees Federation says Jani Master will remain suspended.
Its president, Anil Vallabhaneni, said the suspension was extended because of what the federation calls anti-federation activities.
The federation says the Dancers Union made decisions without getting its permission.
Because of this disagreement, the federation says it will continue not cooperating with the Dancers Union.
Vallabhaneni also criticized Sumalatha, who leads that union.
He said federation members did not sign the union’s minutes book.
The federation said it will continue supporting the other 23 unions.
It also said it has prepared a cheque to return more than Rs 3 lakh from Jani Master’s Covid-era contribution.
The Telugu Film Employees Federation says it has extended choreographer Jani Master’s suspension.
Federation President Anil Vallabhaneni attributed the decision to alleged anti-federation activities.
The federation said it would continue refusing to cooperate with the Dancers Union.
Vallabhaneni criticized Dancers Union president Sumalatha over union decisions and unsigned minutes.
The federation said it will return more than Rs 3 lakh given by Jani Master during the Covid period.
- Who
- The Telugu Film Employees Federation, its president Anil Vallabhaneni, choreographer Jani Master, and the Dancers Union led by Sumalatha.
- What
- The federation announced that Jani Master’s suspension would continue and that it would maintain non-cooperation with the Dancers Union.
- When
- The announcement was made after a crucial meeting described as taking place today.
- Why
- The federation cited alleged anti-federation activities and said the Dancers Union acted without its consent.
- Decision
- Jani Master’s suspension has been extended, according to the federation.
- Federation president
- Anil Vallabhaneni
- Stated reason
- The federation cited anti-federation activities.
- Dispute
- The federation said the Dancers Union acted unilaterally without its consent.
- Other unions
- The federation said its support for the other 23 unions would continue.
- Money to be returned
- More than Rs 3 lakh given by Jani Master during Covid times.
- Repayment status
- The federation said a cheque had been prepared.