Hudhud Relief Telethon Event 30 Nov 14 <br /> <br />The devastating cyclone 'Hudhud', struck the beautiful Coastal Andhra Pradesh City of Vizag and it's <br /> <br />surroundings, on the 12th Oct' 2014, causing massive destruction. In sheer monetary terms, the damage <br /> <br />caused by HudHud cyclone is estimated at a minimum of Rs. 70,000 crores. More than the monetary <br /> <br />losses however, is the humongous human effort required to rebuild the city of Vizag and restore it's lost <br /> <br />glory. Besides, restoring the battered courage, morale and confidence of the affected people is yet <br /> <br />another daunting task. <br /> <br />A massive rebuilding operation is currently underway and every endeavor however small or big, from <br /> <br />every concerned human being will help further this cause and overcome the grief of this colossal tragedy. <br /> <br />The Telugu Film Industry, which is integral to the Telugu Community for over eight decades now, has <br /> <br />always strived and excelled in not only providing unmatchable entertainment, but also in reflecting the <br /> <br />issues that concerned the society and the nation, from time to time. Beyond celluloid, the Telugu Film <br /> <br />Fraternity has always been consistent in initiating relief action on ground, in the face of numerous <br /> <br />calamities, that have befallen the people of AP and India. <br /> <br />In the wake of HudHud too, several Popular Film Stars and Prominent Industry personalities have <br /> <br />already come forward and made substantial monetary and material donations. <br /> <br />Towards this end, the Telugu Film Industry is making efforts to put together a Massive and Marathon <br /> <br />entertainment event on the 30th of November, also on a scale not seen before, to prompt the millions of <br /> <br />Telugus in India and the large Telugu Diaspora across the world, to participate and contribute to their <br /> <br />best capabilities, and provide succor to the Cyclone affected people and the area. <br /> <br />This event entitled ‘Memu Saitam - We Love Vizag’ is aimed at ensuring unprecedented scale of <br /> <br />entertainment and excitement to Movie lovers, is also essentially aimed at evoking compassion, <br /> <br />camaraderie and secure wider participation from all audiences. ‘Memu Saitam’ is a 'Call for Collective <br /> <br />Action' by our beloved Telugu Film Industry to spread the message and invite them to donate generously <br /> <br />towards this cause. <br /> <br />We invite you to join us in this noble endeavor and support this cause as ......... <br /> <br />We would greatly appreciate if you can support the cause, by maximizing the awareness about this event <br /> <br />and its objectives as effectively as possible. Thank you for your support and confirmation. <br /> <br />Warm regards, <br /> <br />On behalf of the Telugu Film Industry
