Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government will no longer approve benefit shows for films. This decision was made in response to the Sandhya Theater tragedy, highlighting concerns over law and order.¹
Revanth Reddy emphasized that the government cannot relax rules for celebrities and will not tolerate anyone who considers themselves above the law. He also criticized the film industry for not showing concern for the affected family in the Sandhya Theater incident.
As a result, benefit shows, which are special screenings of films typically held before their official release, will no longer be permitted in Telangana. This move aims to prioritize public safety and maintain order in the state.
The benefit show, which is typically a special screening of a film before its official release, was scheduled to take place in Telangana. However, the government has decided to cancel the event to maintain public safety and order.