Allu Arjun dedicates Gaddar award to fans, credits Sukumar and Pushpa 2 makers
'Pushpa 2: The Rule' actor Allu Arjun has been honoured with the Best Actor award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024. The award was announced by the Telangana government on Thursday, with the actor expressing gratitude via a heartfelt post on X.Sharing his response online, Allu Arjun wrote, 'I am truly honoured to receive the first Best Actor award for Pushpa 2 at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024. Heartfelt thanks to the Government of Telangana for this prestigious honour. All credit goes to my director Sukumar garu, my producers, and the entire Pushpa team. I dedicate this award to all my fans, your unwavering support continues to inspire me (sic).'
A screenshot of Allu Arjun's X post
advertisementThis marks the first edition of Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, making Allu Arjun the inaugural recipient in the Best Actor category. The state government has named the awards after the late revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar, to honour cinematic excellence. Veteran actor Jayasudha chaired the jury for this edition of the awards.
The government will formally present the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards at a ceremony scheduled to take place at HITEX in Hyderabad on June 14. Other notable winners include Nivetha Thomas, singer Shreya Ghoshal, and the team behind 'Kalki 2898 AD'.Allu Arjun's win comes at a time when 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' ended up grossing over Rs 1,800 crore at the worldwide box office. The film has already shattered multiple records at the box office, becoming one of the top-grossing Indian films of all time. With massive pre-release business, phenomenal opening-day numbers, and a consistent run across domestic and international markets, the film has cemented Allu Arjun's place as one of India's leading stars.Check out the full list of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards here:advertisementBest Director - Nag Ashwin (Kalki 2898 AD)Best Leading Actor - Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2: The Rule)Best Leading Actress - Nivetha Thomas (35 Chinna Katha Kadhu)First Best Feature Film - Kalki 2898 ADSecond Best Feature Film - PottelThird Best Feature Film - Lucky BaskharBest Supporting Actor - SJ Suryah (Saripodhaa Sanivaaram)Best Supporting Actress - Sharanya Pradeep (Ambajipeta Marriage Band)Best Music Director - Bheems Ceciroleo (Razakar)Best Male Playback Singer - Sid Sriram (Ooru Peru Bhairavakona)Best Female Playback Singer - Shreya Ghoshal (Pushpa 2: The Rule)Feature Film on National Integration, Communal Harmony & Social Uplift - Committee KurrolluBest Children's Film - 35 Chinna Katha KaaduFeature Film on Environment, Heritage, History - RazakarBest Debut Film Director - Yadhu Vamsi (Committee Kurrollu)Best Wholesome Entertainment Film - AayMust Watch
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