Telangana CM Revanth Reddy the other day while allowing the hike in ticket rates for Balakrishna's Akhanda2 put a condition that 20% of the hiked earnings should go to the welfare of the MAA Workers Association.
Now, producer Raj Kandukuri said CM Revanth Reddy's move won the appreciation of all the cine workers. He said "It is a great move. He has given dignity and respect to every cine worker in the Telugu film industry. Some workers are struggling to find work, and the CM extending support to them is a welcome measure,”
He pointed out “This is a first-of-its-kind initiative and will go a long way in protecting nearly 14,000 workers belonging to 24 crafts in Telugu cinema,”
Raj Kandukuri says "The government has mandated that 20% of the additional revenue earned through the hiked ticket prices must be deposited into the Movie Artists’ Welfare Association account to support film industry workers. A separate financial account will be opened and managed by the Telangana Film Development Corporation in consultation with the Labour Commissioner. 'Even Tamil Nadu and Kerala haven't issued such G.Os'