Hyderabad: Out of six Telugu film entries, none was selected for the prestigious 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in the Indian Panorama section to be held in Goa from November 20.

The only redeeming factor for the Telugu cinema is that 'Baahubali' has been included in it by virtue of being declared as the best feature film of the 63rd National Film Awards 2015; not on its merits.

CV Reddy, a prominent Telugu producer, was also the part of 12-member jury who said that although six Telugu films were sent as entries, none could be selected as they have to select the best that has to be showcased at the festival

22 films have been selected out of the 230 entries by a 12-member jury.

CV Reddy, a prominent Telugu producer, was also the part of 12-member jury who said that although six Telugu films were sent as entries, none could be selected as they have to select the best that has to be showcased at the festival.

Reddy also said that Telugu filmmakers focus more on commercial elements thus lack creativity, adding that both the Telugu states' governments should provide subsidy to well made films, as Maharashtra provides Rs 50 lakh subsidy for well made local films.

Sanskrit movie `Ishti' will be the opening feature film of the festival. The other selected films are Roopanthram, Veeram Mackbeth, Kaadu Pookkunna Neram (Malayalam film), three Kannada films - Harikatha Prasanga, Allamma, and U Turn, Irudhi Sutru from Tamil, three in Marathi - Natsamrat Asa Nat Hone Nahi, Ekk Albela, Ringan, Sairat, Pinky,Beauty Parlor, Bajirao Mastani, Airlift, and Sultan (Hindi), Onaatah (Khasi), K Sera Sera (Konkani)and Dikchow Banat Palaax (Assamese), Loktak Lairembee (Manipuri), Bastu Shaap, Shankhachil, Chitrokar and Sahaj Paather GappoColours of Innocence (Bengali) and Mantra (English).