Allu Aravind extends support to Pawan Kalyan, distances from exhibitors strike
Aravind was firm in his opposition, saying, 'I don't agree with closing theatres; that's why I didn't attend the meeting. How can you close theatres just before Pawan Kalyan's film is releasing? That's a wild misadventure. He's the one who supported our industry during tough times.' He also dismissed rumours of digital platform involvement, clarifying, 'I have no stake in Qube India, and Suresh Babu doesn't own UFO either.'Aravind criticised the recent exhibitors' meeting, noting that several major issues concerning the film industry were left unaddressed. The controversy has escalated since the exhibitors' shutdown threat was made public, prompting the Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister to issue an official press note condemning the move.Must Watch
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