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News18
4 days ago
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Vijay Deverakonda Reacts After Receiving Kantha Rao Memorial Award: 'Truly Honoured'
Last Updated: Vijay Deverakonda expressed gratitude for receiving the Kantha Rao Memorial Award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024. Popular South star Vijay Deverakonda has shared his thanks after receiving the Kantha Rao Memorial Award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024. He said he feels very honoured to get this special award named after the legendary Kantha Rao. On Friday, Vijay posted on X (formerly Twitter), 'Truly honoured to receive the Kantha Rao Memorial Award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025. This award, named after the great 'Nata Prapoorna Kantha Rao' garu, means a lot to me. Big thanks to the Government of Telangana, the jury, and everyone who believed in me." He also talked about his film Pelli Choopulu, which was chosen as the second-best film of 2016. Vijay said, 'I'm also thankful that 'Pelli Choopulu' was picked as the second Best Film in 2016. This movie will always be very special to me. To my fans, this award is for you. Your support keeps me going. Thanks to my family, directors, and team for being with me on this journey. I'm very grateful." The Telangana state government established the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards in honour of the late revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar, who passed away in 2023. Last year, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the prestigious Nandi Awards for Telugu cinema would be revived after a 14-year break and renamed to pay tribute to Gaddar. Alongside the news of Vijay Deverakonda receiving the Kantha Rao Memorial Award, several other key winners were announced. The film Kalki 2898 AD took home the Best Feature Film award, while Allu Arjun was named Best Actor for his role in Pushpa-2. Nivetha Thomas won Best Actress for 35-Chinna Katha Kadu. The Best Supporting Actor award went to S J Surya for Saripoda Sanivaram, and Saranya Pradeep received Best Supporting Actress for Ambajipeta Marrige Band. Nag Ashwin Singi Reddy earned the Best Director award for Kalki 2898 AD, and Bheems Ceciroleo was recognised as Best Music Director for his work in Razakar. First Published:
Hans India
5 days ago
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- Hans India
Vijay Deverakonda Reacts to Gaddar Film Awards Honor
The Telangana state government has announced the 2024 Gaddar Film Awards. Films like Kalki, Lucky Bhaskar, and Razakar have won big. Actor Allu Arjun received the Best Actor award for Pushpa 2. After a gap of 14 years, the state government is presenting film awards once again. The award ceremony will be held on June 14 at HITEX, Hyderabad. Since the awards had been pending for years, even before the state was divided, the Telangana government formed a committee a few months ago to review and finalize the awards. Jury Chairperson Jayasudha and TFDC Chairman and jury member Dil Raju said that the selection process was done with complete transparency. Jayasudha congratulated all the award winners. Vijay Deverakonda Reacts to Gaddar Film Awards Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda also responded to the Gaddar Film Awards. He said it was a great honor to announce the Kantha Rao Memorial Award, and that receiving an award in the name of legendary actor Kantha Rao made him truly happy. He thanked the Telangana government and the jury members for the honor. He also expressed gratitude for selecting his 2016 film Pelli Choopulu as the second-best film that year. Vijay said that Pelli Choopulu will always have a special place in my heart. He dedicated this honor to his fans, saying their love keeps him going. He also thanked his family, directors, and film team for being a constant support in his journey.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mothers, the Silent Pillars: ‘We are who we are today because of our mothers' love & sacrifices'
Their mothers never sought the spotlight, but their influence runs deep. This Mother's Day, Tollywood celebs reflect on how their mothers' everyday acts of care, sacrifice, and quiet encouragement have profoundly shaped their lives and careers. 'My mother's struggles inspired the character of Chitra in Pelli Choopulu ' 'As a kid, I remember my mom choosing to walk miles just to save money. My mom, who was initially a homemaker, began working as a teacher with my dad's encouragement. She played a dual role — both a housewife and a teacher. She always supported my artistic side and gave me whatever I needed to express myself. She never said it out loud, but I soon realised that things were financially tough at home during my childhood. Watching all of that deeply impacted me — it inspired me to write the character of Chitra in Pelli Choopulu.' — Tharun Bhascker , actor-director-writer Dhaassyam Sangeeth Shobhan with his mother Soujanya Shoban 'Everything I know about life and the industry, I learned from my mom' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo 'I lost my father at a very young age, so I didn't have enough time with him to understand how he could have shaped me. It was my mother who guided me. She taught me about life — that when you're successful, you have value, and when you're not, nobody cares, especially in the film industry. Everything I've learned about life and the industry, I owe to my mom. When I think of family, it's always her and my brother.' — Sangeeth Shobhan , actor Neerraja Kona's with her mother Rama Kona 'Her constant belief in me gave me the confidence to follow my dreams' 'I think I began to truly understand the meaning of motherhood as I grew older. She and my dad had their share of struggles to keep things going at home, even when it wasn't easy. But she always put me and my brother first. Her constant belief in me gave me the confidence to follow my dreams — whether as a stylist, director, or writer. I just want to say thank you, and I love you.' — Neerraja Kona, celebrity stylist and director. Nabha Natesh with her mother Bhagyalakshmi Natesh 'My mother has always my biggest cheerleader' 'Even as a homemaker, my mom always had a strong voice and stood by her beliefs. Growing up in Sringeri, Karnataka, where there were no theaters, I'd look forward to visiting my grandmother in Bhadravati, where mom would take me to the movies — those are some of my favourite childhood memories. She's always been my biggest cheerleader, encouraging me to pursue art even though I studied engineering. Today, we're more like friends — we do yoga, watch films together, and her perspective always helps me see things more clearly.' — Nabha Natesh, actress – Divya Shree Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
09-05-2025
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Happy Birthday Vijay Deverakonda: His Relationship Status, Best Movies And Upcoming Projects
Happy Birthday Vijay Deverakonda: The actor admitted to dating a co-star, claiming he wasn't single. Happy Birthday Vijay Deverakonda: His journey in the entertainment industry began with supporting roles and the actor gradually worked his way up. His significant roles in the numerous films earned him immense popularity in a remarkably short span of time. Vijay Deverakonda debuted in the lead role in 2016 with the film Pelli Choopulu and went on to work in other super hit movies such as Arjun Reddy (2017), Mahanati (2018), Geetha Govindam (2018) and Taxiwaala (2018). As the actor is celebrating his 36th birthday today, let's take a look at the actor's relationship status, best movies and his upcoming films. Ever since they worked together in the 2018 film Geetha Govindam, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have been speculated to be dating. Their frequent friendly interactions and vacation pictures often leave fans convinced the duo is romantically involved. In an interview with Curly Tales last year, Vijay also admitted to dating a co-star, claiming he wasn't single. He said, 'I have (dated a co-star before). I'm 35, do you think I would be single? We all have to (get married) at some point unless it's a choice not to." His statement sparked buzz online about his relationship with Rashmika. Before this, Rashmika also confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India that she is in a relationship. However, she did not disclose her partner's name. Vijay Deverakonda's Best Movies Arjun Reddy: Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the romantic drama stars Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in lead roles. The film saw the actor in one of his best performances to date as he portrayed a self-destructive, short-tempered, and alcoholic surgeon. It won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Later, the movie was adapted into Hindi as Kabir Singh, starring Shahid Kapoor. Dear Comrade: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna play the lead roles in the romantic drama film, directed by Bharat Kamma. Vijay plays Chaitanya Krishna Makineni, a student leader who falls in love with Aparna 'Lilly' Devi, a state-level cricketer in the film. The film was highly appreciated for its emotional depth and depiction of social issues. The portrayal of the complex character by Vijay also earned rave reviews. Pelli Choopulu: In Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam's debut directorial film, Vijay impressed fans with his portrayal of a carefree young man, Prasanth, forced to marry a girl, Chitra, against his will. How his life changes after the wedding forms the narrative of the film, which was both a commercial and critical hit. Taxiwalaa: Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film revolves around a man who settles for the job of a cab driver but finds himself entangled in spine-chilling turn of events. Priyanka Jawalkar made her debut as the female lead in the film. It was a massive hit at the box office. Geetha Govindam: The Parasuram-directed romantic family entertainer stars Rashmika and Vijay in the lead roles. Based on a beautiful love story, the film's plot impressed audiences and critics alike with its exciting screenplay and story. Furthermore, Vijay's performance in an out-and-out comic avatar came as a delightful surprise for fans. Vijay Deverakonda's Upcoming Films Kingdom: Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the upcoming period drama will see Vijay in the role of a spy. The film carries the tagline, 'From the shadows of betrayal, shall rise a king. Kingdom is scheduled to release in theatres on May 30, 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vijay Deverakonda (@thedeverakonda) VD14: The film marks Vijay Deverakonda's reunion with director Rahul Sankrityan after their film Taxiwaala. Set in the 19th century, between 1854-78, the film is currently under production. Talking about the film, Rahul earlier told The Hindu that it was set in Rayalaseema. 'I am doing a period, a rural drama set against the colonial period. Many instances were unrecorded. Rayalaseema has always been shown to be about factionism; this is folk noir," he said. VD15: Directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, the upcoming film will see Vijay in an action-packed avatar. What further adds to the hype is that it marks a deviation from the norm for director Ravi, who is known for directing rom-coms like Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru and Ashoka Vanam Lo Arjuna Kalyanam so far. First Published:
