Telangana bans film benefit shows after woman dies during Pushpa 2 premier

The Telangana government announced on Thursday, December 5, that benefit shows for films across the state will cease from now on.

While announcing the decision, Telangana cinematography minister, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said, “We will not grant permissions for any benefit shows in Telangana going forward. This decision is necessary to regulate the film industry and prevent



such tragedies from recurring.”

The Telangana government’s decision to ban benefit shows for films has garnered mixed reactions from the public. A few people backed the decision and praised the government for prioritising public safety. On the other hand, people from the film industry and fans have expressed concerns over the ban’s impact on the promotion of major films.