Hyderabad, March 19 -- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday said the Telugu film industry has grown to reach international standards, producing meaningful and socially impactful cinema that contributes to societal change.
Addressing the Gaddar Film Awards function here, he said legendary balladeer Gaddar symbolised the spirit of Telangana and that instituting awards in his name reflects the government's vision to showcase that legacy globally.
He said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy revived the film awards with the objective of positioning Telugu cinema as a global benchmark, noting that such awards were not presented for nearly a decade during the previous government.
The Deputy Chief Minister thanked lead...