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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kalki 2898 AD & Lucky Baskhar dominate inaugural Gaddar Telangana Film Awards
With the launch of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards on Thursday, the Telangana government has set the stage for a new tradition of honouring cinematic excellence. The winners of the inaugural edition were announced by Jayasudha , celebrating outstanding achievements across 35 categories in Telugu cinema. Background Instituted in place of the Nandi Awards, the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards are named after the late revolutionary balladeer Gaddar, a cultural icon of Telangana. Following the bifurcation of the state, the Nandi Awards — established in 1964 by the Andhra Pradesh government — ceased to be held in Telangana. The state has now introduced its own awards, with the 2024 Gaddar Award winners announced on Monday and the ceremony set for June 14. Kalki 2898 AD emerged as a double winner, securing both Best Film and Best Director for Nag Ashwin. Allu Arjun was honoured as Best Actor for his commanding show in Pushpa 2: The Rule, while Nivetha Thomas earned Best Actress for her nuanced performance in 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu. Among the jury's favourites were Pottel and Lucky Baskhar, with Dulquer Salmaan receiving a special jury award for his compelling role in the latter. The selection process was overseen by a 15-member panel chaired by Jayasudha, who called the experience 'a rewarding but challenging task' after sifting through over 1,200 nominations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The place-to-be for automation and robotics Undo Relevant topics from automation, AI and robotics Undo Valuable contacts with international exhibitors Undo Fresh input at the top-class supporting program Undo The leading trade fair for automation & robotics Undo Dil Raju, Chairman of the Film Development Corporation, revealed that retrospective honours for the past decade will follow soon. Quotes: The jury members made their selections purely based on merit, without bias. The awards function is going to happen again after 14-years, and we are truly thrilled – Dil Raju, Producer and Chairman, Telangana Film Development Corporation These awards are like a lifeline for us. They are a great boost, especially for actors, as they provide recognition for our work…It's heartening to see so many small films and debut directors being acknowledged. It just shows that new talent can truly shine – Jayasudha, Jury Chairperson -TNN Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hans India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Jr NTR Congratulates Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 Winners
Telugu star Jr NTR shared a message on X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate all the winners of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024. He also praised the Government of Telangana for starting this new awards program to honour talent in Telugu cinema. Jr NTR said it was great to see the awards named after Gaddar, a famous revolutionary poet and cultural icon. These awards are meant to replace the old Nandi Awards and are the first state film awards in 14 years. He also gave a special mention to choreographer Ganesh Acharya, who won Best Choreographer for his work in the upcoming film Devara, which stars Jr NTR himself. He appreciated Ganesh Acharya's efforts and congratulated all other winners too. The award ceremony will take place on June 14 in Hyderabad, on the birth anniversary of Gaddar. Fans and film industry members have warmly welcomed this move, as it brings back recognition for talent in the Telugu film industry.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 full list of winners: Kalki 2898 AD wins best film, Allu Arjun wins best actor
Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 full list of winners: The Telangana government announced the first slate of State Film Awards, the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards. Named in honour of the revolutionary balladeer Gaddar, the winners were announced on 29 May ahead of the grand ceremony scheduled for 14 June in Hyderabad. The awards jury is led by Jayasudha, who chaired a 15-member panel. The jury reviews 1248 nominations across various categories, including one for the best book on cinema. Here's the full list of winners for the first Gaddar Telangana Film Awards: Best Film: Kalki 2898 AD Second Best Film: Pottel Third Best Film: Lucky Bhaskar National Integration Film: Committee Kurrollu Children's Film: 35 Chinna Katha Kadu Environment/Heritage/History Film: Razakar Wholesome Entertainment Film: Aay…Mem Friends Andi Best Director: Nag Ashwin (Kalki 2898 AD) Debut Director: Sri Yedu Vamsee (Committee Kurrollu) Best Actor: Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2) Best Actress: Nivetha Thomas (35 Chinna Katha Kadu) Best Supporting Actor: SJ Suryah (Saripodhaa Sanivaaram) Best Supporting Actress: Saranya Pradeep (Ambajipeta Marriage Band) Best Music Director: Bheems Ceciroleo (Razakar) Best Male Playback Singer: Sid Sriram (Ooru Peru Bhairavakona - Nizame Ne Chebutunna) Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal (Pushpa 2 - Sooseki Aggi Ravva) Best Comedian: Satya, Vennela Kishore (Mathu Vadalara 2) Best Child Artist: Arundev Pothula (35 Chinna Katha Kadu), Harika (Mercy Killing) Best Story Writer: Siva Paladugu (Music Shop Murthy) Best Screenplay Writer: Venky Atluri (Lucky Baskhar) Best Lyricist: Chandra Bose (Raju Yadav) Best Cinematographer: Vishwanath Reddy (Gaami) Best Editor: Navin Nooli (Lucky Baskhar) Best Audiographer: Aravind Menon (Gaami) Best Choreographer: Ganesh Acharya (Devara - Ayudha Puja) Best Art Director: Adnithin Zihani Choudhary (Kalki 2898 AD) Best Action Choreographer: K Chandra Shekar Rathod (Gangster) Best Makeup Artist: Nalla Sreenu (Razakar) Best Costume Designer: Archana Rao, Ajay Kumar (Kalki 2898 AD) Special Jury Award 1: Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Baskhar) Special Jury Award 2: Ananya Nagalla (Pottel) Special Jury Award 3: Sujith, Sandeep (KA) Special Jury Award 4: Prashanth Reddy, Rajesh Kallepally (Raju Yadav) Jury Special Mention: Faria Abdullah (Mathu Vadalara 2 - Drama Nakko Mama) Best Book on Telugu Cinema: Mana Cinema First Reel (Rentala Jayadeva) The Gaddar Telangana Film Awards will be held at HICC, Izzatnagar, Hyderabad on 14 June. Several government and film dignitaries are expected to be present at the event. For the unversed, the united Andhra Pradesh government would hold the Nandi Awards annually to recognise excellence in cinema. The Nandi Awards were first launched in 1964, and the last award ceremony was held in 2016 after the 2014 split of Andhra and Telangana. In 2014 and 2015, filmmakers like Gunasekhar and Bandla Ganesh made allegations of casteism, political favouritism, and negligence against the Nandi Awards jury. In January 2024, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced the Gaddar Film Awards in place of the Nandi Awards.
India.com
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet 38-year-old actress who once faced serious financial crisis, took major risks, now charges Rs 10 crore per film, has become…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is no longer limited to South cinema; Bollywood fans now know her well too. She gained widespread recognition for her performance in The Family Man 2 alongside Manoj Bajpayee. Currently, the actress is in the news for her upcoming film Shubham. The film is produced under the banner of her own production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, which she launched in 2023. Ahead of the release of this much-anticipated film, the actress said in an interview that taking risks is essential for moving forward in one's career. 'You can't expect meaningful change without taking risks, and I don't think I've ever shied away from taking risks. More often than not, those risks have paid off, so probably after 15 years of learning and of being an actor, I believe I've gained that kind of insight and experience needed to be sure of the stories I want to tell,' Samantha told IANS. 'We are confident that we support each other fully, and we are committed to putting out work that's intentional and never middling or half-hearted,' added Samantha, who has been feted with two Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for her acting prowess. Samantha stepped into the world of cinema in 2010 with Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and gained the spotlight in Gautham Vasudev Menon's Telugu film, Ye Maaya Chesave. But do you know she had a financial struggle when she couldn't even afford to pay her school fees. To support her family, she took on small, odd jobs and began part-time modelling. In an old interview, the actress recalled her childhood, saying, 'When I was studying, my mom and dad told me to study hard, and you will make it big. I studied hard. I topped 10th standard, 12th standard, and college. But then, when I wanted to study further, my parents could not afford it. I had no dreams, no future, nothing'. She added, 'I ate one meal a day for at least two months. I worked odd jobs. And I'm here today'. Today, she charges Rs 10 crore for a movie, and has become a producer.
News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Opens Up On Taking Risks In Film Industry, Calls It 'Essential'
Last Updated: Reflecting on her 15-year journey, Samantha Ruth Prabhu stresses the importance of risks for growth. As her maiden production, 'Subham," is all set to light up the silver screen on May 9, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about taking risks. Reflecting on her journey in cinema, the actress-producer calls it 'essential for growth" and reveals that after 15 years in the industry, fear has long been eclipsed by passion and purpose. In an industry where risk is inevitable, especially for first-time producers, how did Samantha manage her fears or doubts during the making of 'Subham"? 'You can't expect meaningful change without taking risks, and I don't think I've ever shied away from taking risks. More often than not, those risks have paid off, so probably after 15 years of learning and of being an actor, I believe I've gained that kind of insight and experience needed to be sure of the stories I want to tell," Samantha told IANS. The versatile star talked about her production banner, Tra La La Moving Pictures, and said that it 'has an incredible team." 'We are confident that we support each other fully, and we are committed to putting out work that's intentional and never middling or half-hearted," added Samantha, who has been feted with two Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for her acting prowess. One of South cinema's most talented stars, Samantha, stepped into the world of cinema in 2010 with Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and gained the spotlight in Gautham Vasudev Menon's Telugu film, Ye Maaya Chesave. In her 15-year journey of hard work, Samantha has worked on some of the finest projects, such as Neethaane En Ponvasantham, Eega, Dookudu, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Attarintiki Daredi, Mahanati, Kaththi, Theri, 24, Mersal, A Aa, Oh! Baby, Super Deluxe, Majili, Rangasthalam, and the OTT thriller series The Family Man. Samantha agrees that acting is rewarding; however, producing has been more fulfilling as it lets her be part of the entire filmmaking process. Talking about how different the experience has been compared to being an actor on set, Samantha, who has the most captivating eyes, said, ' While I have no complaints about being an actor, I think it's just one part of the movie-making process. And when you're a producer, I think that there's so much to learn about every aspect of movie-making. 'And it is incredibly fulfilling to be part of the entire process holistically. I think that I've learned so much producing this film, much more than I learned just being an actor." The actress feels like she is 'just getting started, and there's so much more to learn, and there's so much more to contribute." Now that Samantha has stepped into the world of filmmaking, what kind of stories is she want to champion as a producer? 'I don't want to limit myself to a specific type of film. I'm open to exploring a wide range of stories, but naturally, as a woman, my perspective will shape the kind of narratives that I'm drawn to and the kind of stories that I want to produce. I think that's where the difference lies. I mean, not in restriction, but I think probably in the unique lens that I probably bring to this whole storytelling process," she concluded. Talking about 'Subham," the trailer was unveiled on April 29, and it promises a genre-defying family entertainer packed with humor, horror, suspense, and heart. First Published:
