Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 Winners: Kalki 2898 AD Bags Best Film, Allu Arjun Named Best Actor

The Government of Telangana has officially unveiled the winners of the inaugural Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024, named in honor of the legendary revolutionary poet and singer, Gaddar. The announcement was made on May 29, ahead of the grand award ceremony scheduled to take place on June 14 at HICC, Izzatnagar, Hyderabad.

This marks a new chapter in recognizing cinematic excellence in Telangana after the discontinuation of the Nandi Awards post the 2014 bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The newly instituted awards aim to celebrate outstanding achievements in Telugu cinema and restore transparency in the recognition process.

Jury and Selection Process

The awards were decided by a 15-member jury chaired by veteran actress Jayasudha, which reviewed an impressive 1,248 nominations across various categories. The categories ranged from best films and performances to technical excellence and even literature on cinema.

Complete List of Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 Winners

Best Films

• Best Film: Kalki 2898 AD
• Second Best Film: Pottel
• Third Best Film: Lucky Bhaskar
• National Integration Film: Committee Kurrollu
• Children’s Film: 35 Chinna Katha Kadu
• Environment/Heritage/History Film: Razakar
• Wholesome Entertainment Film: Aay…Mem Friends Andi

Individual Awards

• Best Director: Nag Ashwin (Kalki 2898 AD)
• Best Debut Director: Sri Yedu Vamsee (Committee Kurrollu)
• 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 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 (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 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)

Literature on Cinema

• Best Book on Telugu Cinema: Mana Cinema First Reel by Rentala Jayadeva

The Gaddar Telangana Film Awards are seen as a fresh start for the state’s film fraternity after years of controversy surrounding the Nandi Awards. Allegations of bias, favoritism, and neglect had plagued the previous awards. By contrast, this new initiative by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is being hailed for its transparency and inclusiveness.

The upcoming award ceremony is expected to be a star-studded affair, attended by top film industry personalities and government dignitaries.