# AP government vows to revive Telugu theatre, support artists 2026-08-09T04:42:44+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh on Saturday reaffirmed the government's commitment to reviving Telugu theatre, mythological and social dramas, and folk art traditions. Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of 22 newly appointed members of the Theatre Academy in Vijayawada, he promised to restore the dignity and welfare of artists. Durgesh assured that the Special Artists' Pension would be restored and a comprehensive action plan prepared to support artists from village to national level. He said the government would provide necessary resources and facilities to strengthen cultural activities, adding that committee issues would be taken up with the Chief Minister. The Minister, who himself performed monodramas such as Balachandrudu, stressed transparency, noting that such ceremonies were now conducted publicly. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Andhra Pradesh, artist welfare, cultural revival, Kandula Durgesh, Telugu theatre, Theatre Academy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ap-government-vows-to-revive-telugu-theatre-support-artists/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ap-government-vows-to-revive-telugu-theatre-support-artists/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.