Jani Master, a renowned choreographer known for his work in films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, has been arrested in Goa by the Cyberabad police on charges of sexual harassment. A 21-year-old woman has accused him of harassment spanning several years, starting when she was a minor. The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce and a workers’ union have suspended Jani Master, and he faces potential charges under the POCSO Act.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a prominent Telugu actress, has urged the Telangana government to release a report similar to the Hema Committee report in Kerala, which exposed widespread sexual harassment within the Malayalam film industry. The actress believes such a report is crucial to create safer working environments for women in Tollywood.
Following the release of a report exposing sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, Telugu actors and filmmakers are urging the Telangana government to publish a similar report on the Telugu Film Industry (TFI). The statement, signed by several women in the industry, highlights the need for a safe working environment and calls for government and industry policies to address sexual harassment.
