Andhra teachers demand removal of Ravi Teja film Irumudi scenes

The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF) has demanded that the makers of the Ravi Teja-starrer Irumudi remove scenes that allegedly portray government schools and teachers in a derogatory manner. The federation's state president Chennupati Manjula and general secretary Basavalingarao objected to a sequence involving a female teacher, saying it could damage the public image of government teachers and educational institutions. Tracktollywood.com reports that the APTF noted the film explicitly shows the name board of Sileru Zilla Parishad High School in Alluri Sitharama Raju district and students wearing uniforms used in Andhra Pradesh government schools.

The federation has called for the objectionable scenes to be cut and for an apology to the teaching community. It has warned of statewide protests if the makers do not respond. 123telugu.com reports that the film has crossed Rs 100 crore at the box office. M9.news reports the makers have not yet responded to the demand. Tracktollywood.com adds that the disputed portions are said to be integral to the film's narrative, making alterations complicated.