The Telugu Film Journalist Association (TFJA) marked the Telugu New Year by launching its 2026–27 diary and renewing the annual insurance plan for its members. Megastar Chiranjeevi presided over the launch event and distributed ID cards to the Executive Committee.
Insurance Coverage Doubled to ₹10 Lakhs
The biggest update this year: TFJA insurance coverage for each journalist’s family (2+2) has been raised from ₹5 lakhs to ₹10 lakhs. A new accident policy was also introduced — journalists who require bed rest for two to twelve months following an accident will receive a weekly assistance of ₹10,000.
The welfare push echoes a wider movement in the Telugu film industry. Ram Charan extended free health insurance to over 500 Tollywood dancers earlier this year.
ID Cards and Chiranjeevi’s ₹5 Lakh Donation
The TFJA is issuing official ID cards to Telugu film journalists for proper identification. Chiranjeevi handed over the first set to Executive Committee members at the launch.
He also donated a cheque of ₹5 lakhs, requesting that the funds be used for member welfare.
The event was attended by TFJA President Y.J. Rambabu, General Secretary Prasadam Raghu, Treasurer Naidu Surendra, Politburo Convener Varanasi Lakshminarayana, and other Executive Committee and Politburo members.