Noted actor and writer Tanikella Bharani called on Lok Sabha member K. Haribabu at the latter’s residence here on Thursday.
Both of them discussed the issue of promoting the film industry in the city.
Mr. Haribabu promised his full support to the Telugu film industry in setting up new studios and laboratories in and around the city.
Visakhapatnam, with its beaches and natural scenic beauty, was ideal for tourism and shooting of films, and could generate a lot of employment, Mr. Haribabu said.