Is it the heroes that are hurting the livelihood of the fighters? Well! At least that is what they are told, says AP fighters association president P.Satish. The association has become vocal again and this time they have taken up hunger strike in the compound of Film Chamber.

Keeping the situation of the local fighters for films, a rule is passed in 1996 that would require 50-50 ratio of fighters, if the fight master is hired from other languages. 'But that rule is not being followed and we are struggling for chances', says the AP fighters association. They further added, 'Even though this struggle is going on for last 12 years, we are being cajoled for no good. Federation members Paruchuri Gopalakrishna, Thammareddy Bharadwaja, K.S.Ramarao, O.Kalyan and others know that we have a genuine reason. They agree to our woes. But there is no resolution so far. Even thought his concern is taken to the notice of Producers council and federation, we are being told that heroes are not in favor of that. That really hurts us'.

As per their claim, fight masters Ram Laxman, Vijay, Ganesh, Horseman Babu and others are members of Chennai federation. 'For those producers, who say that these fighters from outside are being used for the lack of local talent, they should remember Raju, Vicky and other fight master who did a great job here', said P.Satish.