Suresh Babu Elected Telugu Film Chamber Of Commerce President, New Panel To Take Charge Next Year

The Telugu film industry witnessed a significant leadership change on Sunday as the results of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce elections were announced. Veteran producer Suresh Babu has been elected

as the new President of the Chamber, marking an important moment for Tollywood. The elections, held earlier in the day, concluded with the Active Producers panel emerging as the dominant force. With the new governing body set to assume charge early next year, expectations are high for proactive leadership and long-awaited reforms within the industry.

Suresh Babu elected New president of Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce

According to the election results declared in the evening, the Active Producers panel secured 28 out of the 44 Executive Committee member positions, while the Mana panel won 15 seats. Suresh Babu’s election as President was widely welcomed across the film fraternity, given his decades-long contribution to Telugu cinema and his reputation as a balanced and respected industry voice.Young and influential producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi has been named Vice President, alongside Bharat Chowdary, who will also serve in the same role. Their inclusion reflects a blend of experience and new-age thinking in the Chamber’s leadership. Kolla Ashok Kumar has been appointed Secretary of the Telugu Film Chamber, while Mohan Vadlapatla and Vijayendar Reddy will take charge as Joint Secretaries. Mutyala Ramdas has been entrusted with the responsibility of Treasurer.The newly elected panel is expected to officially assume charge early next year. Members of the industry have extended best wishes to all the winners, expressing hope that the new leadership will focus on unity, transparency, and resolving key challenges facing Telugu cinema.Suresh Babu takes over the presidency from Dil Raju, who previously served in the role, while distributor Bharat Bhushan is the outgoing president. Both leaders played important roles during their tenures, particularly during a period marked by changing exhibition models, pandemic after-effects, and evolving audience dynamics.

What's Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce?

The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in representing the industry’s interests, especially in liaising with the Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It is instrumental in addressing long-pending issues such as ticket pricing, taxation, infrastructure development, and theatre-related policies. Highlighting Suresh Babu’s suitability for the role, Deccan Chronicle had earlier quoted a source saying, “A widely respected figure like Suresh Babu would have the credibility to engage with both governments and help resolve key concerns of the film fraternity.”With a strong mandate and an experienced leadership team, the new Telugu Film Chamber panel is expected to focus on constructive dialogue with authorities and strengthening the industry’s future as it steps into the coming year.