Unity, Welfare & Industry Support: New Executive Committee of TFTDDA Sworn In During Grand Hyderabad Ceremony!
The Telugu Film & TV Dancers and Dance Directors Association (TFTDDA) celebrated a landmark moment in Hyderabad as its newly elected Executive Committee for the 2025–2027 term officially took the oath of office.
Led by TFTDDA President Sumalatha Devi, the ceremony brought together association members, prominent choreographers, union leaders, and film personalities to mark a renewed commitment toward member protection, fair wages, and comprehensive health benefits.
Setting the Record Straight: Gratitude to Chiranjeevi & Ram Charan
Addressing recent rumors, newly sworn-in General Secretary G. Balakrishna clarified that the association holds deep respect for the Mega family:
*"Rumors stating that our association is opposed to Megastar Chiranjeevi Garu are completely false. We are deeply indebted to Chiranjeevi Garu and Ram Charan Garu for providing vital financial aid to ensure health insurance coverage for our union members.
The primary focus of this new committee is to build on that foundation and ensure every single dancer and dance director in our association gets proper medical coverage."*
— G. Balakrishna (General Secretary, TFTDDA)
Key Highlights & Industry Commitments
The event saw strong words of encouragement from leading producers and industry members:
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Direct Hiring by People Media Factory: Chief Guest T.G. Vishwa Prasad (Head of People Media Factory) announced that his banner pays artists directly—eliminating middleman cuts—and pledged to prioritize local Telugu dancers in upcoming film projects.
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Call for Unity by Jani Master: Renowned choreographer Sheik Jani Basha (Jani Master) congratulated the new panel and called for past differences to be set aside, urging producers and the Telugu Film Chamber to work closely with the dancers' union.
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Actor Tagubothu Ramesh's Support: Attending as a guest of honor, actor Tagubothu Ramesh expressed confidence that the fresh leadership would actively safeguard dancers' rights and workplace welfare.
The union also paid tribute to founding pioneers—including Founder President Mukkiraju Master, Founder General Secretary Somaraju, and Founder Treasurer L. Venkateswara Rao—who established the union's core welfare framework.
Newly Sworn-In Executive Committee (2025–2027)
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President: Sumalatha Devi
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General Secretary: G. Balakrishna
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Treasurer: Israel Pitta (Vadivel)
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Vice-President: G. Shankar
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Joint Secretary: P. Nagamalleswara Rao
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Organising Secretary: G. Raviteja
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Executive Committee Members: P. Kannaiah, G. Venkanna, M. Ramesh, M. Ramulu, K. Niranjani, CH. Sai Lakshmi, among others.
