Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Shiraz Mehdi Alleges Tollywood Producers Sideline Small Films
Filmmaker Shiraz Mehdi says small movies in Telugu cinema are not getting a fair chance.
He spoke about this at a press conference in Hyderabad.
He said his film, O AndalaRakshasi, was not given enough opportunity even though he tried to promote it.
He believes big-budget films are favored.
He also says small producers have trouble getting theatres and must pay projection costs.
Mehdi criticized the Film Chamber and said legal cases have been filed against him.
He says he will keep speaking up for small films.
He asked Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to step in.
He also announced that O AndalaRakshasi will be re-released.
Actor and filmmaker Shiraz Mehdi accused Telugu film producers of giving small movies too little opportunity.
At a media conference in Hyderabad, he said his film O AndalaRakshasi did not receive enough platform despite promotional efforts.
Mehdi alleged that big-budget films get preference and small producers face difficulties securing theatres.
He said small-budget producers are made to bear Qube and UFO projection expenses, and criticized the Film Chamber over theatre security arrangements.
Mehdi said he would continue advocating for small productions, appealed to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to intervene, and announced his film’s re-release.
- Who
- Actor and filmmaker Shiraz Mehdi.
- What
- He alleged that small films face inadequate platform and theatre-access problems, and announced a re-release of O AndalaRakshasi.
- When
- At a media conference; no date is given.
- Where
- Somajiguda Press Club, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Mehdi said big-budget films are favored and small producers face difficulties securing theatres and paying projection expenses.
- Speaker
- Shiraz Mehdi, actor and filmmaker
- Film discussed
- O AndalaRakshasi, which Mehdi produced and starred in
- Conference venue
- Somajiguda Press Club, Hyderabad
- Industry concerns alleged
- Limited platform for small films, theatre-allotment problems, and projection costs
- Projection services mentioned
- Qube and UFO
- Appeal
- Mehdi asked Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to intervene
- Announced
- A re-release of O AndalaRakshasi