Andhra Pradesh's Deputy CM criticizes film industry, sparking exhibitor threats of theater shutdowns.

Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has criticized the Telugu film industry for not engaging with the government and has ended personal meetings with filmmakers. Meanwhile, exhibitors are threatening to shut down theaters starting June 1, demanding a percentage-based revenue-sharing system. The government has ordered an inquiry into the shutdown threat, which was called off, with some suggesting it was influenced by the release of Kalyan's film, "Hari Hara Veera Mallu." The film industry is now discussing exhibitors' demands to prevent further conflict.