Tollywood veteran producer Allu Aravind has stirred discussion with his remarks at the SIIMA Awards nominations event. Speaking at the annual ceremony, Aravind said Telugu cinema had earned national recognition, securing seven national awards so far, which he described as a matter of pride.
He noted that while the Tollywood industry had not acknowledged these award-winning films, SIIMA had recognized them. Criticising the industry’s tendency to prioritise self-interest, he remarked that this was preventing meaningful progress. His comments have since become a talking point in film circles, with attention on whether they will lead to controversy.
