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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Allu Arjun wins best actor, Nivetha Thomas best actress as Gaddar Telangana Film Awards return after 14 years
HYDERABAD: After a gap of 14 years, the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards for the year 2024 were announced in Hyderabad on Thursday. Allu Arjun was awarded Best Actor for Pushpa 2, while Nivetha Thomas won the Best Actress award for 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu. It may be recalled here that the actor was arrested on December 13, 2024, nine days after the stampede at Sandhya Theatre, in which a woman died on the premiere show of Pushpa-2. Allu Arjun thanked the government for announcing the award. He posted on X, 'I am truly honoured to receive the first Best Actor award for #Pushpa2 at the #GaddarTelanganaFilmAwards 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.' Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) chairman Dil Raju and renowned actress Jayasudha presided over the ceremony, with the latter announcing the list of winners. The actress was also the chairperson of the jury for the awards. Films like Kalki 2898 AD, Committee Kurrollu and Lucky Baskhar emerged as the leading winners this year. Nag Ashwin won the Best Director award for Kalki 2898 AD. Additionally, the award for Best Book on Telugu Cinema was awarded to noted film historian Rentala Jayadeva for his book Mana Cinema First Reel. Addressing the media, Jayasudha said, 'It's a great relief to be finally able to organise these awards after 14 years. The government gave us complete freedom in the selection of these award recipients. Even within the jury, there were no arguments and we unanimously arrived at the list of winners.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Allu Arjun wins best actor at Gaddar Film Awards 2024 in Telangana
HYDERABAD: Actor won the best actor award at the Gaddar Film Awards 2024, instituted by the Telangana state govt. The awards were announced by Telangana Film Development Corporation Chairman and film awards Chairperson Jaya Sudha. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is the first time since the formation of Telangana state in 2004 that film awards are being given away. The awards were instituted in the name of balladeer Gaddar, who passed away in 2023. Kalki 2898 AD was adjudged the best film, Allu Arjun for Pushpa-2, Nivetha Thomas for Indhi Chinna Katha Kaadu, and best director Nag Aswin for Kalki 2898 AD. Awards were announced in other categories as well. FDC Chairman Dil Raju said there was no involvement or influence of anyone on the jury. He said the jury had the freedom to decide on the awards. The jury submitted the awards list to chief minister A Ravanth Reddy on May 28. Gaddar Film Awards 2024 committee Chairperson and actress said the awards were resumed after 14 years.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
First edition of Gaddar Telangana Film Awards announced; Kalki 2898 AD selected as the best feature film
The first edition of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards were announced on Thursday (May 29, 2025). 'Kalki 2898 AD' was selected as the best feature film, Allu Arjun as the best leading actor for the film 'Pushpa-2' and Nivetha Thomas as the best leading actress for '35 Chinna Katha Kadu'. 'Committee Kurrollu' was selected under the category of 'Feature film on national integration, communal harmony, social upliftment of depressed classes'. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in January 2024 announced the government's decision to institute annual awards to film personalities, poets and artists. The awards were named after revolutionary balladeer Gaddar. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka earlier said that the awards aim to recognise the best film produced in Telugu language, promoting national integration, and cultural, educational and social relevance. Gaddar Cine Awards Committee held multiple meetings. A jury committee's report on the selection of films and artists for the 2024 awards was given to the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister on Thursday. '35 Chinna Katha Kadu' was selected as the best children's film, 'Aay… Mem Friends Andi' as the best wholesome entertainment film (Dr. M Prabhaker Reddy Uttama Prajadarana Chitram) and Razakar as the category of 'Feature film on environment/heritage/history'. The report also lists individual awards for artists and technicians. And, Rentala Jayadeva authored 'Mana cinema first reel' was selected as the best book on Telugu cinema.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sandhya Theatre stampede: Sritej discharged from hospital
Hyderabad: Sritej, the eight-year-old boy who was injured in the Sandhya Theatre incident, was discharged from the KIMS Cuddles Hospital in Secunderabad on Tuesday evening. He was shifted to the Asian Transcare Rehabilitation Centre in Ramgopalpet for continued neuro-rehab services, the hospital said in a statement. It added that oral feeds are being given to Sri Tej, and he is not requiring any oxygen or respiratory support. The incident occurred on Dec 4 when a stampede-like situation erupted at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere of the Pushpa-2 movie. Revathi, Sritej's 35-year-old mother, lost her life in the incident. Actor Allu Arjun was arrested in the case on Dec 13. However, the high court granted him bail later.
