US EditionChiranjeevi Slams Reports Linking Him to Telugu Film Workers' Protest - The Statesman
TELANGANA, INDIA, AUG 10 – Chiranjeevi refutes rumors of meeting film workers and promising a 30% wage hike amid an industry-wide strike affecting over 10,000 daily wage workers, producers say.
- Megastar Chiranjeevi publicly denied meeting film workers or promising their 30% wage hike demands amid the Telugu film industry's ongoing strike on August 9, 2025.
- The denial follows false claims by individuals posing as Film Federation members who said Chiranjeevi assured wage increases and imminent shooting resumption.
- The official representative organization of the Telugu film industry holds the sole authority to negotiate wage-related matters with the Telugu Industry Film Employees Federation.
- The strike, entering its eighth day by August 10, caused a full production halt with workers demanding a 30% daily wage increase rejected by producers' 5% offer.
- Chiranjeevi condemned baseless rumors, emphasized the need for collective negotiation through the chamber, and promised to seek a sustainable solution without unilateral assurances.
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Chiranjeevi denies meeting film federation amid Telugu industry strikes, slams ‘baseless’ claims
Chiranjeevi slammed the false information shared by individuals claiming to be members of the Film Federation that he met with the protesting workers and offered assurances over their demands.
‘Making Such False Claims Is Unacceptable’: Megastar Chiranjeevi Denies Meeting Film Federation Amid Telugu Industry Strikes
Amid the ongoing tensions in the Telugu film industry, megastar Chiranjeevi has refuted claims of his involvement with the dispute. Chiranjeevi slammed the false information shared by individuals claiming to be members of the Film Federation that he met with the protesting workers and offered assurances over their demands. ‘Making Such False Claims Is Unacceptable’: Megastar Chiranjeevi Denies Meeting Film Federation Amid Telugu Industry Strikes.
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The standoff between film workers and producers has intensified in the Telugu film industry, with the Federation demanding a 30% hike and producers opposing what they call a unilateral decision to strike. Producers see this as an opportunity to address long-standing issues with the Federation and unions, even though they are already facing severe challenges. […] The post Federation Trying To Blackmail Vishwa Prasad appeared first on M9.news.
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