Hyderabad: The Telangana Labour Department has summoned the makers of Telugu film Irumudi, starring actor Ravi Teja, on November 4 over complaints concerning the alleged participation of a minor girl in the film's shooting and promotional events.
The department issued the notice following a complaint filed by C Mahesh Babu, founder-president of Jai Lok Satta (Social Justice Forum).
The Joint Commissioner of Labour, Ranga Reddy Zone, has scheduled a meeting with the film's production management at Anjaiah Karmika Samkshema Bhavan on RTC X Roads.
Documents sought from film producers
According to the department's notice, the producers have been asked to submit documents relating to the minor's participation in the film.
The records sought include:
Permission from the District Magistrate.
Parental consent for the girl's participation.
Details of working hours and attendance.
Arrangements made to ensure that her education was not affected.
Safety measures provided during shooting.
The department has also sought records of the minor's participation in promotional events and details of whether 20 per cent of her remuneration was deposited in a fixed deposit account in her name.
Promotional event conduct under scrutiny
Officials are expected to examine whether conversations and language used during the film's promotional event affected the minor girl's dignity and safety.
The inquiry will focus on compliance with applicable child protection and labour regulations governing the participation of minors in entertainment productions.
The producers have been directed to attend the November 4 meeting with the relevant documents or send an authorised representative.
The department's notice seeks clarification from the production team; the allegations have not yet been established.
