IAS Officers Association of Andhra Pradesh has placed a filmy request with Telugu film producers.
The association has asked producers to arrange private screenings of new Telugu movies for them and their families on weekends citing inability of officers to watch movie on weekdays.
The Association said that bureaucrats, occupied with their work, find it difficult to attend regular theater screenings and book tickets. The association has suggested hosting these screenings at a mini-theater built in Vijayawada, which can accommodate 48 members.
T Prasanna Kumar, General Secretary of the Telugu Film Producers Council, confirmed receiving the request from the Andhra Pradesh State Film and Television Development Corporation and the IAS Officers Association. He stated that while no decision has been made yet, the film fraternity has always maintained positive relationships with the state's bureaucrats, and they are open to discussing the proposal.
“Producers often need to approach the Andhra Pradesh Film and TV Development Corporation for permissions, whether it's for shooting locations, special shows, or even ticket price hikes. It's in our interest to maintain a cordial relationship with officials, so responding positively to this request seems beneficial,”said a film producer.
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