Hyderabad:
The much-anticipated elections to the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) concluded on a decisive note, with the Progressive Panel, led by noted producer Suresh Babu Daggubati, emerging victorious with a clear majority. With this mandate, the Progressive Panel will take charge of the Chamber for the next two years.
The panel secured all the key posts, including President, Vice President, and Secretary, consolidating its leadership within the industry body.
Sector-wise Results
Elections were conducted to select Executive Committee (EC) members across four sectors Producers, Studio, Exhibitors, and Distribution.
Producers Sector:
This segment witnessed a closely fought contest. The Mana Panel won 7 seats, while the Progressive Panel secured 5 seats.
Studio Sector:
The Mana Panel maintained its edge by winning 3 seats, with the Progressive Panel managing to secure 1 seat.
Exhibitors Sector:
This sector proved to be the turning point in the elections. The Progressive Panel registered a sweeping victory by winning 14 seats, while the Mana Panel could manage only 2 seats.
Distribution Sector:
Out of 12 Executive Committee seats, the Progressive Panel won 8, the Mana Panel secured 3, and one seat resulted in a tie.
Overall Executive Committee Strength:
Out of a total of 44 Executive Committee positions, the Progressive Panel emerged victorious with 28 seats, giving it a comfortable majority. The Mana Panel finished with 15 seats, while one seat remained undecided due to a tie.
New Office Bearers:
With the numbers firmly in its favour, the Progressive Panel claimed all key positions in the newly formed Executive Committee.
The office bearers are:
President: Suresh Babu Daggubati
Vice Presidents: Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, Bharath Chowdary, Gemini Kiran
Secretary: Kolla Ashok Kumar
Joint Secretaries: Mohan Vadlapati, Vijayender Reddy
Treasurer: Muthyala Ramadasu
The newly elected body is expected to play a crucial role in addressing industry challenges and guiding the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce through the next two years.
