About Us
Who We Are
The Telugu Cine Art Directors Association (TCADA) is a professional body representing art directors and set design professionals working in the Telugu film industry. Our members play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of films by designing authentic, imaginative, and emotionally resonant environments.
TCADA acts as a unified platform to protect the interests of art directors, promote professional standards, and encourage collaboration across the film fraternity.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To empower art directors and art department professionals by safeguarding their rights, enhancing creative excellence, and fostering a strong professional community within Telugu cinema.
Vision
To be a respected and influential association that elevates the craft of art direction and contributes to the global recognition of Telugu cinema.
Committee & Leadership
Meet the office bearers, advisors, and committee members of the Telugu Cine Art Directors Association.
Honorary Chairman
A. S. Prakash
Honorary Chairman
Core Leadership
N. Dharma Rao (Chinna)
Chairman
Ramana Vanka, MFA
President
K. M. Rajeev Nair, MFA
General Secretary
M. Thirupathi (Thirumala), MFA
Treasurer
Vice Presidents
Ch. Krishna
Vice President
S. V. Murali
Vice President
M. Kiran Kumar
Vice President
Advisory Board
V. Srinivas Raju
Chief Advisor
Addala Chanti
Chief Advisor
K. Ashok Kumar
Chief Advisor
A. Jayaprakash
Chief Advisor
Bhupesh R. Bhupathi
Technical Advisor
Dharmender Lallipalli
Technical Advisor
Avinash Kolla
Technical Advisor
R. Ravindar Reddy
Creative Advisor
S. Ramakrishna
Creative Advisor
S. Monika Nigotre
Creative Advisor
Secretariat
Aare Venkateshwarlu
Joint Secretary
M. Bangar Raju
Joint Secretary
R. Srikanth
Joint Secretary
R. Krishna (Maya)
Organizing Secretary
Mohan Jalla
Organizing Secretary
K. Prem Kumar Yadav
Organizing Secretary
Ravi Kumar Gurram
Organizing Secretary
Sharmila Yellisetty
Joint Treasurer
Executive Committee
D. Ramakrishna Rao (Gopi)
Executive Committee
G. Mani Vasagam
Executive Committee
T. Raj Kumar
Executive Committee
K. Manohar Naidu
Executive Committee
K. Ramesh (Maruthi)
Executive Committee
K. Bixapathi
Executive Committee
Madhu Babu Aare
Executive Committee
Kiran Mammidi
Executive Committee
Suresh Kumar Bhimagani
Executive Committee
B. Girish Babu
Executive Committee
Ch. Shankar Rao (Chandu)
Executive Committee
What We Do
- Represent art directors and art department professionals in the Telugu film industry
- Ensure fair working practices, recognition, and professional dignity
- Organize workshops, meetings, and knowledge‑sharing sessions
- Promote emerging talent and new technologies in art direction
- Act as a bridge between producers, directors, and art professionals
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