Overview
- The Telangana government launched the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards to honour Telugu cinema achievements from 2014 through 2023 with a special focus on 2024 releases.
- Jury chair Jayasudha reviewed entries across feature films, acting, music and technical categories to select winners under 35 award headings.
- Kalki2898 AD was named Best Feature Film while Allu Arjun won Best Leading Actor for Pushpa 2 and Nivetha Thomas secured Best Leading Actress for 35 Chinna Katha Kadu.
- Key individual honours included Nag Ashwin for Best Director and Shreya Ghoshal for Best Female Playback Singer, highlighting excellence across creative roles.
- The awards will be formally presented on June 14 at HITEX in Hyderabad, marking Telangana’s effort to replace the long-discontinued Nandi Awards.