Hyderabad, India — The Telangana government has announced the winners of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, which celebrate cinematic achievements from June 2014 to December 2023. The awards were revealed on May 30, a day after the initial announcement of the awards for 2024.
This year’s top honor, Best Feature Film, was awarded to Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD. The film’s director also received the Best Director Award. Allu Arjun won Best Actor Male for his performance in Pushpa 2: The Rule, while Nivetha Thomas captured Best Actor Female for her role in 35 Chinna Katha Kadhu. The announcement came at a press conference led by S. Harish, Managing Director of the Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC), and Chairman Dil Raju, with actor and entrepreneur Murali Mohan serving as the jury chairperson.
Mohan highlighted a significant decision made in recent years: the discontinuation of the Nandi Film Awards, previously awarded by both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments following the bifurcation in 2014. He noted that many in the film industry had voiced their desire for awards to resume over the past decade, stating, “Every artist cherishes the feeling of being recognized.”
The awards also included several special honors. The NTR National Film Award was presented to actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, while acclaimed director Mani Ratnam received the Paidi Jairaj Film Award. Other notable awards went to Sukumar, Atluri Purna Chandra Rao, and Vijay Devarakonda, along with a posthumous Special Jury Award for poet and activist Prajakavi Kaloji Narayana Rao.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy emphasized the state’s commitment to honoring film personalities, poets, and artists, aligning the awards with the legacy of Gaddar, who was a voice for the marginalized. Gaddar, born Gummadi Vittal Rao in a Dalit family in Medak district, was renowned for his contributions to literature and social consciousness.
The awards detailed a comprehensive list of winners spanning nearly a decade. Notable films recognized included Balagam for 2023, Sita Ramam for 2022, and RRR for 2021, among others.
The detailed breakdown highlighted the evolving landscape of Telugu cinema, reflecting the contributions made by filmmakers and artists alike. As the industry continues to thrive, the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards aim to foster recognition and inspire future generations of creatives.
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