TANA (Telugu Association of North America) is conducting a Short Film contest to promote and perpetuate Telugu, our mother tongue. It was announced by TANA president Prasad Thotakura and 19th TANA Convention Coordinator Murali Vennam in a press release on Tuesday.

The contest is being held on the eve of International Mother Language Day, they said. It is very important for all of us to remind ourselves how to save our great language from the current waning stage.

International Mother Language Day is annually celebrated on February 21st around the world. The main objective of this observance is to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

Telugu People across the globe can participate in this competition. TANA solicit films made up to a maximum of five minutes focusing on the current status of usage of Telugu Language and its future. The content of the film should be message /solution oriented. The concept is ‘Mana Telugu bhashanu brathikinchu kundam’ said Prasad Thotakura.

Participants can contest by emailing their videos as YouTube film links. There is no entry-fee. A panel of judges chaired by renowned movie director Sekhar Kammula will judge the best entrees.

Best selected films will be screened at the upcoming 19th TANA Convention to be held at Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas from July 4th ‘ 6th, 2013 and also winners will be awarded on the main stage.

More information on rules and regulations will be announced soon. Please visit www.tana.org periodically or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.