Cinema must shine light on societal issues: Bhatti

Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday called upon young filmmakers to use their creativity to produce short films that inspire society to think and act on important societal issues.He urged them to create awareness through their films among the public about climate change, rising temperatures and the potential water crisis in the coming years.He emphasised that the state govt’s objective was to develop Hyderabad beyond its identity as a hub for Telugu cinema and establish it as a major destination for Indian cinema. The govt, he said, was committed to nurturing Telangana’s young cinematic talent and strengthening Hyderabad’s position as a prominent filmmaking destination at the national level.Bhatti was speaking after inaugurating the Bathukamma Young Filmmaker Challenge Awards–2026 presentation at Shilpakala Vedika. The deputy CM said cinema should not be confined to entertainment but should also serve as a powerful medium for communicating messages that benefit society. He pointed out that climate change, the effects of a possible Super El Nino, rising temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns could significantly affect people’s lives in the coming years. Young filmmakers, he said, should play an active role in alerting the public to these emerging challenges.Changes in rainfall patterns, rising temperatures and increased evaporation could place additional pressure on water resources in the years ahead. He called for the responsible use of available water to meet the drinking water needs of human beings, livestock and birds. Urging young filmmakers to explore these issues through their work, he suggested developing short films around themes such as preventing water wastage, harvesting rainwater, conserving power and protecting nature.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in HyderabadStay updated with the latest Hyderabad news. Download the TOI App.