No law & order compromise: Revanth to Telugu film stars

HYDERABAD: Some of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry met Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday in a bid to end their perceived standoff with the state govt over the Pusha-2 stampede. The CM assured the 40-odd producers, directors and actors of full support and sought their cooperation to develop Hyderabad as an international film hub that would attract even Hollywood filmmakers. However, he insisted that his govt would not compromise on law and order."Our intention is to promote the film industry, but as CM it is my responsibility to ensure that the law is implemented," he told the gathering, which included producer Allu Arvind, Allu Arjun's father. "I have no personal preferences or grudges. Let's take the Telugu film industry to the next level and attract all language filmmakers, including Bollywood and Hollywood, to Hyderabad. The state govt will also organise a conclave in this connection." Revanth made it clear at the meeting that benefit shows would not be allowed and that those breaking the law would be dealt with sternly.