Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024

Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024: Full Winners List Celebrates Telugu Cinema’s Finest

The Telangana government has reinstated its prestigious state film awards after a 14-year hiatus, rebranding them as the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards in honor of the late revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar. The winners for the 2024 awards were announced today, ahead of the grand ceremony scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Hyderabad.

Celebrating Excellence in Telugu Cinema

The jury, led by veteran actress Jayasudha, meticulously reviewed 1,248 nominations across various categories, including feature films, documentaries, children's films, and technical achievements. The awards aim to recognize and honor outstanding contributions to Telugu cinema.

Major Award Winners

Best Feature Film: Kalki 2898 AD
Second Best Film: Pottel
Third Best Film: Lucky Bhaskar
Best Director: Nag Ashwin (Kalki 2898 AD)
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 ("Nizame Ne Chebutunna" from Ooru Peru Bhairavakona)
Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal ("Sooseki Aggi Ravva" from Pushpa 2)
Best Comedians: Satya & Vennela Kishore (Mathu Vadalara 2)
Best Child Artists: Arundev Pothula (35 Chinna Katha Kadu) & Harika (Mercy Killing)
Best Story Writer: Siva Paladugu (Music Shop Murthy)
Best Screenplay Writer: Venky Atluri (Lucky Bhaskar)
Best Lyricist: Chandra Bose (Raju Yadav)
Best Cinematographer: Vishwanath Reddy (Gaami)
Best Editor: Navin Nooli (Lucky Bhaskar)
Best Audiographer: Aravind Menon (Gaami)
Best Choreographer: Ganesh Acharya ("Ayudha Puja" from Devara)
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 Designers: Archana Rao & Ajay Kumar (Kalki 2898 AD)

Special Jury Awards

Dulquer Salmaan: Lucky Bhaskar
Ananya Nagalla: Pottel
Sujith & Sandeep: KA
Prashanth Reddy & Rajesh Kallepally: Raju Yadav
Jury Special Mention: Faria Abdullah (Mathu Vadalara 2, "Drama Nakko Mama – Rap")

Literature on Cinema

Best Book on Telugu Cinema: Mana Cinema First Reel by Rentala Jayadev

The award ceremony will be held on June 14, 2025, at HICC, Izzatnagar, Hyderabad. The event is anticipated to be a grand celebration of creativity, culture, and cinema, honoring the legacy of Gaddar and the excellence in Telugu filmmaking.