Hyderabad: The first Gaddar Telangana Film Awards were held on June 14 at HITEX, Hyderabad. It was a star-studded evening where top actors, directors, and technicians from Telugu cinema were honoured. The awards were launched by the Telangana government to celebrate the best films and performances since the state was formed in 2014. They are named after the legendary revolutionary singer Gaddar.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy gave away the awards. Each winner received a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh and a citation.
Allu Arjun’s Big Win
Actor Allu Arjun received the Best Leading Actor award for his performance in Pushpa 2: The Rule. He gave a heartfelt speech, thanked his fans, and even performed a dialogue from the film. His presence at the event became the biggest highlight, especially since there were past issues with the government. But now, all is well, and fans were happy to see him and CM Revanth Reddy together on stage.
Complete List of Winners
Main Awards:
- Best Director: Nag Ashwin – Kalki 2898 AD
- Best Leading Actor: Allu Arjun – Pushpa 2: The Rule
- Best Leading Actress: Nivetha Thomas – 35 Chinna Katha Kadu
- First Best Feature Film: Kalki 2898 AD
- Second Best Feature Film: Pottel
- Third Best Feature Film: Lucky Baskhar
Other Categories:
- Best Supporting Actor: SJ Suryah – Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
- Best Supporting Actress: Saranya Pradeep – Ambajipeta Marriage Band
- Best Music Director: Bheems Ceciroleo – Razakar
- Best Male Singer: Sid Sriram – Ooru Peru Bhairavakona
- Best Female Singer: Shreya Ghoshal – Pushpa 2: The Rule
- Best Film on Social Themes: Committee Kurrollu
- Best Children’s Film: 35 Chinna Katha Kadu
- Best Film on Environment/History: Razakar
- Best Debut Director: Yadu Vamsi – Committee Kurrollu
- Best Entertainment Film: Aay
- Best Comedians: Satya & Vennela Kishore – Mathu Vadalara 2
- Best Child Artists: Arun Dev – 35 Chinna Katha Kadu, Haarika – Mercy Killing
- Best Story Writer: Siva Paladugu – Music Shop Murthy
- Best Screenplay: 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
- Best Art Director: Nitin Zihani Choudhary – Kalki 2898 AD
- Best Action Director: Chandra Shekar Rathod – Gangster
- Best Makeup Artist: Nalla Seenu – Razakar
- Best Costume Designers: Archana Rao & Ajay Kumar – Kalki 2898 AD
Special Jury Awards:
- Dulquer Salmaan – Lucky Baskhar
- Ananya Nagalla – Pottel
- Sujith & Sandeep – KA
- Prashanth Reddy & Rajesh Kallepalli – Raju Yadav
- Faria Abdullah (Special Mention) – Mathu Vadalara 2
Lifetime & Special Awards:
- NTR National Award: Nandamuri Balakrishna
- Paidi Jairaj Film Award: Mani Ratnam
- BN Reddy Award: Sukumar
- Kantha Rao Award: Vijay Deverakonda
- Raghupathi Venkaiah Award: Yandamuri Veerendranath
Allu Arjun’s presence, Balakrishna’s fun moments, and the reunion of many stars made it an unforgettable night. Fans can only hope this tradition continues every year!
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