Date:15/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/15/stories/2008091553500400.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

Muralimohan elected MAA president

Muralimohan

HYDERABAD: In a significant development, film actor Muralimohan defeated character artiste Vijaychander to become president of the Movie Artistes’ Association, winning by 108 votes on Sunday, while ‘Ahuti’ Prasad was elected secretary.

Known for his affiliation with the TDP, Muralimohan takes over from K. Nagendra Babu, brother of actor-politician Chiranjeevi, president of the Praja Rajyam. Actress Jayasudha was unanimously elected vice-president , while Kota Srinivasa Rao was elected treasurer.

Others also elected unanimously included vice-presidents Srihari and Srikanth and joint secretaries Ali and Maharshi.