The announcement that students of Malla Reddy educational institutions would get a holiday on the release day of Venkatesh’s Aadarsha Kutumbam has raised several questions.
Preethi Reddy reportedly announced that students would be given a holiday on the day of the film’s release. This has triggered criticism over whether educational institutions are meant for studies or for film promotions.
Malla Reddy educational institutions have also been hosting several film-related events in recent times. This has led to questions about whether colleges should give so much importance to movie promotions when their main responsibility is to focus on students’ education and future.
Some people are also questioning why a holiday should be declared for a film release. They are asking whether such decisions send the right message to students and parents.
There were also reports recently that students were injured after sound boxes collapsed during an event related to the film Toxic. Despite such concerns, movie events are reportedly continuing to be organised on college campuses.
This has raised further questions about safety and permissions. Under what rules are such film events being allowed inside educational institutions?
Are the Education Department and police checking the required permissions and security arrangements before allowing these programmes?
There is also a larger concern over whether educational institutions can be used as commercial promotion venues.
Colleges and schools are meant to build the future of students. Education and student safety should come first.
The Telangana Education Department should clarify the rules regarding such events and ensure that students’ studies and safety are not affected.