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 industry.
Among the winners of the inaugural Gaddar Awards, “Kalki” took home the honor for Best Feature Film, while “Pottel” and “Lucky Bhaskar” were recognized as the second and third best films, respectively. Allu Arjun received the award for Best Actor for his role in “Pushpa 2,” while Nag Ashwin was celebrated as Best Director for his work in “Kalki.”
The ceremony will also celebrate individual talents, with Venky Atluri winning Best Screenplay for “Lucky Bhaskar.” Ganesh Acharya was awarded for Best Choreography for “Devara,” and Dulquer Salmaan received a Special Jury Award for his performance in “Lucky Bhaskar.” The Best Supporting Actor award went to S.J. Surya for “Saripodhaa Sanivaaram.”
In other categories, Shiva Paladugu won Best Story Writer for “Music Shop Murthy,” while Yadu Vamsi was honored as Best Debut Director for “Committee Kurrollu.” The comedy duo of Satya and Vennela Kishore was recognized as the Best Comedians for their performances in “Mathuvadalara 2.”
The awards also acknowledged exceptional talent in younger generations, with Master Arun Dev and Baby Harika sharing the Best Child Actors award. The Best Lyricist award went to Chandra Bose for “Raju Yadav,” and Vishwanath Reddy won for Best Cinematography for “Gami.” Saranya Pradeep received the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in “Ambajipet Marriage Band,” while Bheems Cicerolio was recognized as Best Music Director for “Razakar.” Finally, Sid Sriram and Shreya Ghoshal each took the honors for Best Playback Singer, with their songs from “Villain Bhairavakona” and “Pushpa 2 – Chooseki,” respectively.
The Gaddar Awards ceremony signifies a revival of state-supported film accolades in Telangana, with the gap since the last awards stretching over 14 years. This initiative highlights the government’s commitment to enriching the cultural fabric of the state.
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