From campaigning for the cause of weavers to inspiring a biopic on him, we can’t wait to hear about Mallesham’s journey since his TEDxHyderabad talk in 2016. Padmashri Chinthakindi Mallesham is the inventor of the Lakshmi Asu machine that has brought convenience and recognition to all Ikat-Pochampally weavers, and has been instrumental in keeping the livelihoods and dreams of the weavers alive.