India, Aug. 4 -- The Telugu Film Industry Employees' Federation has initiated a strike from Monday, August 4. This move will see the shootings come to an abrupt halt due to workers not turning up. In a press release, the federation stated that they are demanding a 30% hike for their members, refusing to turn up to Tollywood film and web series shoots unless their conditions are met. The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce responds.

In the press release, the federation mentioned that they have decided to hike their fee by 30% from Monday, asking their members not to go to shoots unless producers agree to their terms. The note reads, "It has been decided to increase the fees by 30% from 4-8-2025. Wages will be paid with a 30% hike starting Mon...