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

A. S. Prakash

Honorary Chairman

Core Leadership

N Dharma Rao

N. Dharma Rao (Chinna)

Chairman

Ramana Vanka

Ramana Vanka, MFA

President

KM Rajeev Nair

K. M. Rajeev Nair, MFA

General Secretary

M Thirupathi

M. Thirupathi (Thirumala), MFA

Treasurer

Vice Presidents

Ch Krishna

Ch. Krishna

Vice President

SV Murali

S. V. Murali

Vice President

M Kiran Kumar

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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