Hyderabad (Telangana): Member of Legislative Council Kavitha Kalvakuntla, who represents Nizamabad in Telangana, on Saturday launched Telangana Jagruthi's Medaram Sammakka Saralamma documentary at her residence along with other dignitaries. Telangana Jagruthi is a cultural and literary organization that was formed during the statehood movement for Telangana and it works to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of Telangana.
The 45-minute long documentary, directed by Balaji Dusari, brings the aspects of mega indigenous tribal festival Sammakka Saralamma Jatara. Sharing the YouTube link of the documentary, Kavitha tweeted, "Launched @TJagruthi #MedaramSammakkaSaralamma Documentary with MLA Rega Kantha Rao and Padmasri Sakini Ramachandraiah Garu. I had the honour and privilege of honouring the Sakini Ramchandraiah today at documentary launch."
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Earlier this month, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao complimented Padma Shri awardee and noted Dhol player Sakini Ramachandraiah and announced a house site in Kothagudem and Rs 1 crore towards construction costs.
(ANI)
