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Hans India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Gaddar Film Awards 2025: Kalki 2898 AD wins Best Film award, Allu Arjun Best Actor
Hyderabad: Prabhas starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD' has been declared as the best feature film while Allu Arjun bagged the best leading actor award for his powerful performance in 'Pushpa-2' in maiden Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025 announced by the Telangana government on Thursday. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will present the awards at a grand ceremony to be organized at Hitex in Hyderabad on June 14. Announcing the awards, Jury chairman and veteran actress Jayasudha and Telangana Film Development Corporation chairman Dil Raju said that a total of 21 individuals would receive special jury and individual awards. Several other awards were also announced in the names of Telugu cinema legends like NTR, Paidi Jayaraj, BN Reddy, Nagireddy-Chakrapani, Kantha Rao and Raghupathi Venkaiah. Nivetha Thomas has been adjudged as the best leading actress for '35-Chinna Katha Kadu'. Nag Ashwin got the best director award for 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Bheems Ceciroleo adjudged best music director for 'Razakar'. SJ Surya bagged the best supporting actor award for 'Saripoda Sanivaram' while Saranya Pradeep received the best supporting actress award for her performance in 'Ambajipeta Marriage Band'. Sid Sriram is the best male playback singer for the song 'Nizame Ne Chebutunna' from the film 'Ooru Peru Bhairavakona'. Shreya Goshal is the best female playback singer for the song 'Suseti Aggi Ravva' from 'Pushpa 2'. The jury picked Satya and Vennela Kishore for best comedian award for the film 'Mattu Vadalara-2'. Venky Atluri is the best screenplay writer for 'Lucky Bhaskar' while Siva Paladugu is the best story writer for 'Music shop Murthy'. Chandra Bose bagged the best lyricist award for 'Raju Yadav' while Vishawanath Reddy got best cinematographer award for 'Gaami'. Actor Dulquer Salmaan bagged special jury award for 'Lucky Bhasker', Ananya Nagalla for 'Pottel', Sujith and Sandeep for 'KA', Prashanth Reddy and Rajesh Kallepally for 'Raju Yadav' and Faria Abdullah for rap song in 'Mattu Vadalara-2'. 'Pottel' and 'Lucky Bhasker' were declared second and third best feature films, respectively. 'Committee Kurrollu' adjudged best feature film on national integration, communal harmony and social uplift of depressed classes. The jury declared '35 Chinna Katha Kadu' as the best children's film and 'Razakar' as the best feature film on history. Yedu Vamsee is the best debut feature film director for 'Committee Kurrollu'. 'Aay…Mem friends andi' was picked as the best wholesome entertainment film. This is the first official state-level film awards since the formation of Telangana, putting an end to the long pause since the last Nandi Awards were presented in the undivided Andhra Pradesh in 2011. The jury had received 1,248 nominations for the awards in 11 categories. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy last year announced that Nandi awards for excellence in Telugu cinema will be revived and renamed after revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar, who passed away in 2023.
Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Gaddar Telangana Awards 2025: Allu Arjun bags Best Actor award, Kalki 2898 AD wins Best Film award, see full list of winners
The jury of the 2025 Gaddar Telangana Awards on Thursday announced the winners ahead of the ceremony scheduled for June 14. This year saw movies like Lucky Bhaskar and Kalki 2898 AD bag multiple awards, with the latter edging past, and actor Allu Arjun added another accolade for his performance in Pushpa 2, a movie that broke several records in its theatrical run. Actor and former Andhra Pradesh MLA Jayasudha chaired the 15-member jury. The list of winners is as follows: 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 ALSO READ: Exclusive | Mohanlal, Prabhas did Kannappa for free, shares Vishnu Manchu: 'They yelled at me, threatened to kill me when I offered…' 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 Awards: Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Baskhar), Ananya Nagalla (Pottel), Sujith, Sandeep (KA), Prashanth Reddy, Rajesh Kallepally (Raju Yadav) and Jury Special Mention: Faria Abdullah (Mathu Vadalara 2 – Drama Nakko Mama) In February this year, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced that poets, artists, and film personalities would receive the Gaddar Awards—officially instituted by the government—in place of the Nandi Awards.
Mint
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Allu Arjun wins Best Actor for Pushpa 2 at Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024, dedicates it to fans
The Telangana government has unveiled the inaugural edition of the State Film Awards, titled the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, a tribute to the late revolutionary balladeer Gaddar. The winners were announced on Thursday, ahead of the grand ceremony which will take place on June 14 in Hyderabad. Actor Allu Arjun bagged the first Best Actor award for his blockbuster, Pushpa 2. Reflecting on the win, Allu Arjun dedicated his win to the fans, He penned a note 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.' Check out the full winners list here: 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)
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.
