Andhra Pradesh appoints 25 artistes to Nataka Academy; members meet Minister Durgesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed 25 new members to the Nataka Academy, focusing on the development of theatre. Minister Kandula Durgesh met with the members to congratulate them and emphasized the importance of preserving Telugu theatre for future generations. He encouraged the members to promote cultural awareness and recognition of theatre throughout the state.
- ▪25 artistes have been appointed to the Andhra Pradesh Nataka Academy.
- ▪Minister Kandula Durgesh met the new members at the Velagapudi Secretariat.
- ▪The government aims to preserve and promote Telugu theatre for future generations.
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The newly appointed members of the Andhra Pradesh Nataka Academy met Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh at the Velagapudi Secretariat on Wednesday (May 20, 2026).The State government has appointed 25 artistes from across the State as members of the Nataka Academy, giving priority to the development of theatre. CM offers ‘sarey’ on behalf of TTD to Goddess Gangamma in KuppamThe Minister felicitated the members with shawls and congratulated them. He said the government would always encourage artistes who had rendered distinguished service to Telugu theatre, and hoped the Academy would help preserve and pass on the grandeur of theatre to future generations.Mr.
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