The ongoing dispute between Telugu film producers and exhibitors over the percentage-sharing and rental system may finally be heading towards a resolution. The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce has officially announced the formation of a special committee to address the issue and find an amicable solution.
Joint Meeting Held Today
A joint meeting involving members from the producer, exhibitor, and distributor sectors was held today, May 15, 2026, at the Film Chamber office in Hyderabad. During the meeting, all parties discussed the long-running concerns surrounding the percentage-sharing model and rental system.
To resolve the issue smoothly and avoid further conflicts within the industry, the chamber decided to form a sub-committee under the guidance of senior industry members including D. Suresh Babu, Allu Aravind, V. Venkataramana Reddy (Dil Raju), K. L. Narayana, and K. Ashok Kumar.
Committee Composition
The newly formed committee includes representatives from all three sectors: producers, exhibitors, and distributors, ensuring balanced discussions from every side of the industry.
Producer Representatives
| Name | Organization/Role |
|---|---|
| Y. Surender Reddy | Producer |
| Y. Supriya | Producer |
| Y. Ravi Shankar | Producer |
| B. Bapineedu | Producer |
| Cherukuri Sudhakar | Producer |
| G. Srinivas Kumar (SKN) | Producer |
| T. Prasanna Kumar | Producer |
Exhibitor Representatives
| Name | Organization/Role |
|---|---|
| V. Pratap Reddy | Exhibitor |
| T. Balgovind Raj | Exhibitor |
| K. Anupam Reddy | Exhibitor |
| P. Srinivasa Rao | Exhibitor |
| G. Veeranarayana Babu | Exhibitor |
| K. Vamsi Kishore (Chinni) | Exhibitor |
| M. Vijandar Reddy | Exhibitor |
Distributor Representatives
| Name | Organization/Role |
|---|---|
| D. Vishnu Murthy | Distributor |
| V. Veerinidu | Distributor |
| N. Sudhakar Reddy | Distributor |
| Mutyala Ramdas | Distributor |
| N. Nagarjuna | Distributor |
| B. Madhusudan Reddy (Tagore Madhu) | Distributor |
| Dheeraj Mogilineni | Distributor |
What’s Next?
The committee is expected to hold further discussions in the coming days to arrive at a fair and workable solution for both producers and exhibitors. With tensions rising in recent weeks regarding theatre revenue sharing and rental agreements, the industry is now hoping this initiative from the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce will bring stability and mutual understanding among all sectors.
This dispute resolution effort marks a significant step towards addressing one of the most contentious issues facing the Telugu film industry today.
