Movie Artists Association

The Movie Artists Association (MAA) started October 4, 1993, with the collective vision and efforts of stalwarts like Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishnam Raju, Krishna, Murali Mohan, Mohan Babu and other senior artists. Chiranjeevi was made the maiden president of the MAA.[2]

Movie Artists Association (MAA)
మూవీ ఆర్టిస్ట్ అసోసియేషన్ (మా)
Formation1993 (1993)
TypeNon-Profit Organization
HeadquartersFilm Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana
Location
Members
900+
Official language
Telugu
President
Vishnu Manchu[1]
General Secretary
Raghu Babu
Vice President
Dr Madala Ravi
Treasurer
Siva Balaji
Websitemaa.asia

The objectives of the MAA include the resolution of issues related to artists, arbitration of disputes between the producers and artists, and initiation of measures covering the well-being of the MAA members. During the initial days of the organization, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishnam Raju, Krishna, Murali Mohan, extended their services as advisors.[3] Before the full-fledged formation of the MAA, its functions were operated from the residence of Murali Mohan for a few months.

The MAA at present is administered from the AP Film Chamber of Commerce Building located at Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana and the current president is Vishnu Manchu who won MAA election in October 2021 over Prakash Raj.[4][5]

History

The Telugu film industry has a 30-year history[6] associated with the welfare of its artists.[7] The Movie Artists Association was established in 1993,[8] with only 100 members and is now a vibrant organization in the Indian film industry, with a membership of close to 1000, a phenomenon in three decades.[9]

Vishnu Manchu at New York Academy in Hyderabad. Current president of MAA

Movie Artists Association, was formed with the objective of providing support and welfare to the artists and technicians working in the film industry. It was founded with the goal of addressing issues such as payment disputes, welfare, and representation of the artists in the industry.[10] The MAA's elections in October 2021 drew the attention of the Telugu people worldwide. Vishnu Manchu was elected the president. In a very short span, Vishnu has brought in revolutionary changes in the MAA.

With rapid changes in the Indian film making and interplay and teamwork of artists, the MAA has proposals to coordinate with the Bollywood, Kollywood, Mollywood, Sandalwood and other associations of Indian film fraternity to sign memoranda of understanding on aspects covering mutual membership drives.

Governing body

The governing body of the association is responsible for overseeing its activities and serving its members. It holds office for a term of two years and is composed of several members, including a president, two vice-presidents, general secretary, joint secretary, treasurer, and other executive committee members.[11] The president is the head of the governing body and acts as its spokesperson, while the vice-presidents support the president in carrying out their duties. The general secretary oversees the administrative tasks of the association, while the joint secretary assists them. The treasurer is responsible for managing the finances of the association and ensuring its financial stability.[12]

Administrative staff

To become a member of the MAA Association, an actor must have acted in more than five films. As of 2021, the association boasts over 900 active members.[13]

DurationPresidentGeneral secretaryTreasurer Ref.
1993–1995ChiranjeeviMurali MohanMohan Babu
1995–1997KrishnaMurali MohanNot Available
1997–1999KrishnaMurali MohanNagarjuna
1999–2000Murali MohanAVSVenkatesh
2000–2002NagarjunaAVSGiri Babu
2002–2004Murali MohanMallikarjuna RaoTanikella Bharani
2004–2006Mohan BabuSivaji Raja and Mallikarjuna RaoParuchuri brothers[14]
2006–2008Nagendra BabuMallikarjuna Rao and Vinod BalaParuchuri brothers
2008–2010Murali MohanAhuti PrasadKota Srinivasa Rao
2010–2012Murali MohanAhuti PrasadSivaji Raja
2013–2015Murali MohanAliSivaji Raja[15]
2015–2017Rajendra PrasadSivaji RajaParuchuri brothers[16]
2017–2019Sivaji RajaNareshParuchuri brothers
2019–2021NareshJeevithaRajeev Kanakala[17]
2021–presentVishnu ManchuRaghu BabuSiva Balaji[18]

References
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  2. "MAA Elections 2021, The Story So Far". Sakshi (media group). 22 September 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  3. "MAA meets CM". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  4. "Here's how Vishnu Manchu won MAA elections 2021". The Times of India. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  5. "Film Nagar The heart of Tollywood". The Hans India. 11 March 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  6. "MAA కంప్లీట్ హిస్టరీ". Teluguodu. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  7. "MAA Complete History". Teluguodu. 16 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  8. "MAA కంప్లీట్ హిస్టరీ.. ఈ ఆలోచన ఎవరిది? ఇప్పటిదాకా ఎంతమంది ప్రెసిడెంట్స్? నెలకొన్న వివాదాలేంటి..?". Telugu Samayam. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  9. "తెలుగు సినీకళామతల్లి ముద్దుబిడ్డలు మూవీ ఆర్టిస్ట్ అసోసియేషన్ (మా)". warangaltimes. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  10. "Manchu Vishnu Manifesto 2021: MAA Elections". Telugujio. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  11. "Movie Artists Association (MAA) Governing Body". MovieManthra. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  12. "మూవీ ఆర్టిస్ట్ అసోసియేషన్ (మా) గవర్నింగ్ బాడీ విశేషాలు". News10. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  13. "మూవీ ఆర్టిస్ట్ అసోసియేషన్ (మా) అడ్మినిస్ట్రేటివ్ సిబ్బంది". klapboardpost. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  14. "Mohan Babu as MAA President". Idlebrain. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  15. "Murali Mohan 'MAA' Record". Cinejosh. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  16. "Rajendra Prasad is MAA president". The Hindu. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  17. "Movie Artists Association (MAA) Elections Results 2019: Naresh gets a clear majority, defeats Sivaji Raja-led panel". The Times of India. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  18. "MAA Elections: Actor Manchu Vishnu Elected As New President, Defeats Prakash Raj By Huge Margin". ABP News. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
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