After a 14-year hiatus, the Telangana government has officially revived its prestigious state film honors, now renamed as the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024, in memory of legendary revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar. The winners were announced today, ahead of the grand award ceremony scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Hyderabad. The awards aim to celebrate cinematic brilliance across Telugu cinema.
Veteran actress Jayasudha headed a 15-member jury that carefully reviewed 1,248 nominations across categories including feature films, children’s cinema, documentaries, and technical brilliance.
Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 Winners List:
Feature Films:
Best Film: Kalki 2898 AD
Second Best Film: Pottel
Third Best Film: Lucky Baskhar
National Integration Film: Committee Kurrollu
Children’s Film: 35 Chinna Katha Kadu
Environment/Heritage/History Film: Razakar
Debut Director: Sri Yedu Vamsee (Committee Kurrollu)
Wholesome Entertainment Film: Aay… Mem Friends Andi
Individual Awards:
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” – Ooru Peru Bhairavakona)
Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal (“Sooseki Aggi Ravva” – Pushpa 2)
Best Comedian: 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 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 (“Ayudha Puja” – 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:
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 (“Drama Nakko Mama – Rap” – Mathu Vadalara 2)
Literature on Cinema:
Best Book on Telugu Cinema: Mana Cinema First Reel by Rentala Jayadeva
The entire Telugu film fraternity is gearing up for a night of glamour and glory as the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 ceremony unfolds on June 14 at HICC, Izzatnagar, Hyderabad — a much-anticipated celebration of cinematic talent and cultural pride.
