Newly elected president of MAA, Murali Mohan, announced several key changes in the association. Now the channel is open for the other language film artists and makers to join MAA. And MAA also announced 70 thousand towards the eye surgery for Mukkuraju, who is the industry for the last 50 years as dancer and supporting artist. Given his financial position, MAA decided to pay the above amount. Dasari Narayana Rao also gave out 50 thousand rupees while Ramanaidu and ATA (American Telugu Association) donated 10 thousand each.
Talking about the national awards, Dasari said, 'Ramanaidu lived in his character in Hope. With his national award, he proved that he is head on with his son Suresh Babu in making films'. He further emphasized the need for more of such films. He also remembered that he won 4 nationals for Meghasandesam and 3 for Kante Koothurne Kanu film.
Though he appreciated all the new agenda that Murali Mohan is going with, he suggested that MAA should recognize and support the low wage artists. 'Rather than attending to the families after the death of the artists, it would be a good idea to support them while they are alive', said Dasari.
Dasari also added that the industry now lacks the discipline. 'Those who are creating problems for the producer should be kept away by the producers council. If the artists cannot bring the discipline in, they should step aside and leave the way', said Dasari.
Jayasudha, Ashok Kumar, Sivaji raja, Kadambari Kiran and others participated in this event that happened at Film Chamber on Monday.
