Nandi awards from the state Government were very prestigious. But after the bifurcation of the state of AP, the Governments did not give any awards so far.
The awards announced by the AP Government became controversial saying that only artists pertaining to one caste were rewarded and they were cancelled later.
Megastar Chiranjeevi in a cinema function requested both the Telangana and the AP governments to present film awards from the Government side.
Speaking at an award event held recently, Chiru said, “After the state was bifurcated, both the governments have completely forgotten about film awards.
At least now, they should announce these awards and present them in grand events.”
“Awards motivate the cine artists a lot. The governments need to encourage artists by presenting these film awards,” he further added.
Responding to the comments of Megastar Chiranjeevi, Telangana Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav said that the state government always encourages artists and strives for the development of the film industry.
Chiru said that the state film awards will be announced and presented soon.
