18/07/2026 The Telugu Film Federation announced a non-cooperation order against choreographer Jani Master until further notice, barring the 23 affiliated crafts, including dancers, stunt artists and technicians, from working on his projects. The order followed alleged violations of union rules and anti-union activities attributed to him. Trade reports expected mediation, as industry disputes in the past had been settled after senior filmmakers intervened.
17/07/2026 Former TFTDDA president Jani Master issued an open letter to Telugu film producers alleging large-scale corruption within the dancers' union. He accused the Federation's leadership of protecting those involved rather than supporting disciplinary action against them.
11/11/2025 Jani Master appeared in news again after being linked to a collaboration with AR Rahman on Peddi. The development triggered renewed online criticism because of the pending allegations against him.
03/07/2025 Jani Master's involvement in the film Love Insurance Kompany drew backlash after it was publicly confirmed by the film's team. The criticism centered on his 2024 sexual assault allegations and the fact that he had been released on conditional bail.
29/01/2025 Jani Master was reported to have challenged court and chamber actions connected to allegations of sexual harassment, but his interim application was dismissed. The reporting also said he had been permanently expelled from the Dancers and Dance Directors Association after the 2024 POCSO-related accusations.
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