The Telangana-North East Connect Film Festival recently concluded in Hyderabad. The event successfully fostered collaboration between the film industries of Telangana and India’s North Eastern states.
A key highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to boost cinema, skill development, and film tourism between the regions.
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma and Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy attended the festival. Minister Reddy noted the MoU was initiated by the Governor to connect the film industries. He also highlighted Telangana’s growing presence in pan-Indian cinema.
#WATCH | Hyderabad: Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy says, “…On the initiative of our Telangana governor, Jishnu Dev Verma, an MoU was signed regarding the Telangana North-East Connect film industry… As you all know, the film industry in Telangana is pan Indian now… https://t.co/uHBQ4TLp49 pic.twitter.com/E6SjHpPUzV
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Film director Harish Shankar also expressed enthusiasm for the new partnership. He called the MoU a “historic day” for Telangana and Assam. Shankar looks forward to collaborating on filmmaking projects in Assam as a director and writer.
#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: Film director Harish Shankar says, “I am happy to be here. Today is a historic day for Telangana and Assam. There is a huge MoU signed by both states. As a filmmaker, director, and writer, I am happy to collaborate on filmmaking projects happening… https://t.co/uHBQ4TLp49 pic.twitter.com/YEPxaSS2BC
— ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2025
Simanta Shekhar, Chairperson of the Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation, shared his optimism. He stated the MoU would benefit cinema, skill development, and film tourism.
#WATCH | Hyderabad: Simanta Shekhar, Chairperson of Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation, says, “Today is a very auspicious day because we have come under an MoU with the Telangana Film Development Corporation and Assam State Film Finance and Development… https://t.co/uHBQ4TLp49 pic.twitter.com/GgAlTtCXhW
— ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2025
Among the artists honored was South actress Ananya Nagalla. She received two awards at the festival. Nagalla expressed her delight at participating in the program.
#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: Actor Ananya Nagalla says, “I came here today for the Telangana and Assam Film Association’s program. I am so happy to be here, and I have received two awards…” (21.11) https://t.co/uHBQ4TLp49 pic.twitter.com/bgqcGBG6YI
— ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2025