Dulquer Salmaan Celebrates Telugu Film Triumph: Reflects on ‘Extraordinary’ Journey After Gaddar Award Victory

Mumbai, India — Dulquer Salmaan, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, recently celebrated a significant milestone in his career with the Jury Award at the Gaddar Telangana State Film Awards for his performance in the film “Lucky Baskhar.” The film was previously recognized as the third Best Film of the prior year, marking a noteworthy achievement in Salmaan’s growing portfolio. Notably, Salmaan’s journey in the Telugu cinema landscape has been distinguished by impactful roles, including his work in the romantic drama “Sita Ramam,” which earned the title of Best Film at the Gaddar Awards in … Read more

From Baahubali to Balagam: Celebrating the Best in Telugu Cinema Over the Years

Hyderabad, India — The vibrant Tollywood film industry recently celebrated its annual awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding contributions in filmmaking from 2014 to 2023. The event showcased a range of films that have captivated audiences and critics alike over the years. In 2014, “Run Raja Run” was honored as the best film, followed closely by “Paathshala” and “Alludu Seenu.” The next year, “Rudramadevi” took top honors as the best film, with “Kanche” and “Srimanthudu” claiming the second and third spots, respectively. The recognition continued in 2016 with “Shatamanam Bhavathi” winning best film, while “Pelli Choopulu” and … Read more

Telangana Unveils Gaddar Awards to Celebrate Telugu Cinema, Honoring Legendary Cultural Icon with New Honorees on June 14

Hyderabad, India — The Telangana government has unveiled the first-ever Gaddar Awards, which will honor outstanding contributions to Telugu cinema. The awards ceremony is scheduled for June 14, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Gaddar, the revered revolutionary balladeer and a prominent cultural figure in Telangana. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced the Gaddar Awards, designed to replace the long-standing Nandi Awards. These accolades honor not just filmmakers, but also poets and artists, reflecting the diverse artistic community within the region. Named after Gaddar, the awards aim to promote excellence and innovation in the Telugu film … Read more