The Tollywood film industry has been jolted by the recent revelations involving choreographer Johnny Master. The Film Association of Tollywood (Maa) had previously received a complaint from the victim, but the matter was largely ignored until the victim sought police intervention. The details of the harassment Johnny Master allegedly subjected the choreographer to have now come to light.
The Maa Association recently held a press conference addressing the Johnny Master issue. According to the panel member Jhansi, the case has been under review by the committee for the past two weeks. Initially, the complaint was about workplace harassment, which later evolved into claims of sexual harassment. Both the victim’s and Johnny Master’s statements have been recorded. However, it has been noted that the sexual harassment allegations are not related to the workplace and have led to legal proceedings and a police case. The investigation is ongoing.
The resolution panel and the association have reportedly spoken with film actors, helpers, and members from various departments. They have advised anyone with issues to approach them directly rather than going to the media, promising a resolution. The intention is to avoid media exposure to prevent disruption in the Telugu film industry.
Tamma Reddy Bharadwaj, during the press meet, mentioned that the dancer’s union is cooperating fully in this matter. The goal is to address issues internally rather than airing them publicly, as was done in the recent Malayalam film industry controversy. The association is considering advising every union to establish a complaint committee to ensure protection for every woman in the industry.
The association has reportedly cautioned actors like Hema against going to the media, emphasizing that they are committed to providing support and resolution to movie artists. They aim to handle issues discreetly to avoid the chaos witnessed in other film industries. In summary, the Tollywood Film Association is focused on resolving internal issues without media intervention, striving to maintain industry decorum while ensuring support for those affected.