Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met with Tollywood representatives to reinforce public safety measures, following the tragic incident at Allu Arjun's film premiere. Emphasizing zero compromise on law and order, he urged the film industry to act responsibly and control their fans. The meeting aimed at addressing the tensions between the state government and Tollywood.
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