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Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Gaddar Awards from 2014-23 announced
Hyderabad: The Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) has announced the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards in the best picture category and also six special awards for the period between 2014 to December 2023. Ever since Telangana was formed, the government has not presented film awards for the last 11 years. Film Jury Chairman Murali Mohan and FDC Chairman V Venkata Ramana Reddy (Dil Raju) announced the awards – first, second and third for 10 years, along with the special awards here on Friday. The year-wise awards in the order of ranking are: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and noted film personalities will present the awards to the winners at a function in the city on June 14. SPECIAL AWARDS
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.'
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Gaddar Telangana Film Awards from 2014 to 2023 announced
The Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) announced the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards for best picture and six special awards, for the period between June 2014 to December 2023, on Friday (May 30, 2025). TFDC managing director S. Harish and chairman V. Venkata Ramana Reddy (Dil Raju) addressed the media and said the awards – first, second and third for 10 years, and the special awards – were picked by a jury chaired by actor-producer-businessman Murali Mohan. The year-wise awards in the order of ranking are: 2014 - Run Raja Run, Paathshaala, Alludu Seenu 2015 – Rudrama Devi, Kanche, Srimanthudu 2016 – Shathamanam Bhavati, Pelli Choopulu, Janata Garage 2017 – Bahubali 2: The Conclusion, Fidaa, Ghazi 2018 – Mahanati, Rangasthalam, C/o Kancharapalem 2019 - Maharshi, Jersey, Mallesham 2020- Ala Vaikuntapuramlo, Colour Photo, Middle Class Melodies 2021- RRR, Akhanda, Uppena 2022- Seetharamam, Karthikeya 2, Major 2023 – Balagam, Hanuman, Bhagavanth Kesari The jury committee report on special awards recommended the awards as: NTR National Film Award (Artiste)– Nandamuri Balakrishna Paidi Jairaj Film Award (Indian film personality)– Mani Rathnam BN Reddy Film (Telugu Film Director) – B. Sukumar Nagireddy & Chakrapani Film Award (Telugu film producer) – Atluri Purna Chandra Rao Kantha Rao Film Award (Telugu Artiste) – Vijay Devarakonda Raghupathi Venkaiah Award (other than film artiste Telugu) - Yandamuri Veerendranath The decade's awards will be presented along with the 2024 awards in the ceremony slated to be held on June 14.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Play held on societal dynamics
Hyderabad: With the support of the Telangana Film Development Corporation, and under the auspices of Mandavilli Arts Association, a social play 'Suurigaadu' was staged at the ITDES Co-operative Society premises, Indian Cultural Stage, Sriramakrishnapuram, Kothapet. In the role of Devender, poet and actor Dr Voleti Srinivasacharya delivered a powerful performance. Raktakanneeru Nagabhushanam portrayed Patanjali, and Madugula Krishnamohan, recipient of the Bellary Raghava Award, also took part in the play.
Hans India
5 days ago
- 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.
