Hyderabad, India — The Telangana government announced the inaugural Gaddar Telangana Film Awards (GTFA), recognizing exceptional achievements in Telugu cinema over the past decade. The awards are set to highlight films and figures that have made substantial contributions to the industry, beginning from the state’s formation on June 2, 2014, until December 31, 2023.
During a recent press conference, veteran actor Murali Mohan, who serves as the jury chairman, along with TFDC Chairman and acclaimed producer Dil Raju, revealed a curated list of films that will be honored at this year’s awards. The jury reviewed all Telugu films sanctioned by the Censor Board since Telangana’s establishment, selecting three films from each year to be recognized as Best Feature Films, reflecting the artistic growth and cultural impact of the genre.
Among the memorable highlights, the late Kaloji Narayana Rao, revered as a revolutionary poet and cultural figure, will be honored posthumously with a Special Jury Award. His enduring influence on both art and society marks a significant contribution to the Telugu cultural landscape.
The list of Best Feature Films includes:
- 2014: "Run Raja Run," "Pathasala," "Alludu Seenu"
- 2015: "Rudramadevi," "Kanche," "Srimanthudu"
- 2016: "Shatamanam Bhavathi," "Pelli Chupulu," "Janatha Garage"
- 2017: "Baahubali: The Conclusion," "Fidaa," "Ghazi"
- 2018: "Mahanati," "Rangasthalam," "C/o Kancharapalem"
- 2019: "Maharshi," "Jersey," "Mallesham"
- 2020: "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo," "Colour Photo," "Middle Class Melodies"
- 2021: "RRR," "Akhanda," "Uppena"
- 2022: "Sita Ramam," "Karthikeya 2," "Major"
- 2023: "Balagam," "Hanu Man," "Bhagavanth Kesari"
In addition to the Best Feature Films, several prominent individuals in the film industry will receive special honors. Nandamuri Balakrishna has been awarded the NTR National Film Award, while filmmaker Mani Ratnam will receive the Paidi Jairaj Film Award for his contributions to Indian cinema. Director Sukumar is set to be honored with the B.N. Reddy Film Award, and producer Atluri Purna Chandra Rao will receive the Nagireddy & Chakrapani Film Award. Actor Vijay Deverakonda will be recognized with the Kantha Rao Film Award, while renowned writer and director Yandamuri Veerendranath will receive the Raghupathi Venkaiah Film Award.
The grand awards ceremony promises to be a significant event in Hyderabad, taking place on June 14 at HITEX. The event is expected to celebrate the creativity and vision of filmmakers and artists who have shaped the film industry in Telangana over the last eleven years.
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