After a 14-year hiatus, the Telangana government has revived the prestigious State Film Awards, now renamed the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, in honour of the legendary revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar. The government officially announced the winners today, ahead of the grand ceremony scheduled for June 14, 2025 in Hyderabad.
The awards jury was led by celebrated actress Jayasudha, who chaired a 15-member panel responsible for a fair and thorough evaluation process. The jury reviewed 1,248 nominations across various categories, including feature films, documentaries, children’s films, and technical excellence.
Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 Winners:
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 (Ooru Peru Bhairavakona, “Nizame Ne Chebutunna”)
Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal (Pushpa 2, “Sooseki Aggi Ravva”)
Best Comedian: Satya & Vennela Kishore (Mathu Vadalara 2)
Best Child Artist: 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 (Devara, “Ayudha Puja”)
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 Designer: 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 (Mathu Vadalara 2, “Drama Nakko Mama – Rap”)
Literature on Cinema:
Best Book on Telugu Cinema: Mana Cinema First Reel (Rentala Jayadeva)
The award ceremony will take place on June 14, 2025, at HICC, Izzatnagar, Hyderabad The government and film community eagerly await this grand celebration of creativity, culture, and cinema.