Artistes from Telugu States converge at Tirupati for National Theatre Festival
The 26th National Theatre Festival is currently being held in Tirupati, featuring troupes from across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The event aims to promote traditional and contemporary performing arts while fostering regional cultural exchange.
Why it matters
It highlights the importance of state-sponsored cultural initiatives in preserving and promoting regional performing arts.
The 26th National Theatre Festival 2026, which is currently under way at Mahati auditorium, is drawing attention for the participation of theatre artistes from across the two Telugu States.
The nine-day event is conducted by Abhinaya Arts, with support from Government of India’s Ministry of Culture, Andhra Pradesh State Creativity and Culture Commission, Amaravati, and the TTD’s Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishat (HDPP) to provide an opportunity to theatre artistes to display their talent in acting, dance, music, and allied art forms.
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