Hyderabad: Marking a grand return after a 14-year gap to celebrate excellence in Telugu cinema, Gaddar Awards were announced by the Telangana Government. Named in honor of the late revolutionary poet and singer Gaddar, the awards aim to recognize outstanding contributions to the Telugu film industry. The ceremony is slated for June 14, 2025, at Hyderabad’s Hitech City, promising a spectacular tribute to Tollywood’s finest talents.
At a press conference held this morning ( May 29, 2025 ), Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) Chairman and acclaimed producer Dil Raju, alongside jury chairperson and veteran actress Jayasudha, revealed the award winners. Jayasudha highlighted the impartiality of the selection process, stating, “The government ensured complete autonomy for the jury. We selected the winners through a fair and unanimous decision-making process, free from any external influence.”
The Gaddar Awards encompass films released from 2014 to 2023, with the jury reviewing a staggering 1,248 nominations. The awards span multiple categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director, and various technical and special jury recognitions. Additionally, special honors named after cinema icons such as NTR, Paidi Jairaj, BN Reddy, Nagireddy-Chakrapani, Kantha Rao, and Raghupathi Venkayya have been introduced to commemorate their enduring legacy in Indian cinema.
Here is the list of Gaddar Awards
- Best Movie: Kalki
- Best Second Film: Pottelu
- Best Third Film: Lucky Bhaskar
- Best Hero: Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2)
- Best Director: Nag Ashwin (Kalki)
- Best Screenplay: Venky Atluri (Lucky Bhaskar)
- Best Comedian: Satya, Vennela Kishore
- Best Supporting Actor: S. J. Suryah (Saripoda Shanivaram)
- Best Choreographer: Ganesh Acharya
- Best Action Choreographer: Chandrasekhar
- Special Jury Award: Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Bhaskar)
- Best Story Writer: Shiva Paladugu
- Special Jury Award (Female): Ananya (Pottelu)
- Best Social Film: Committee Kurrollu
- Best Children’s Film: 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu
- Best Heritage Film: Rajakar
- Best Debut Director: Edu Vamshi
- Wholesome Entertainment: Aay
- Best Supporting Actress: Sharanya (Ambajipeta fame)
- Best Music: Bheems (Rajakar)
- Best Singer: Sid Sriram (Ooru Peru Bhairavakona)
- Best Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal (Pushpa 2)
- Best Comedians: Vennela Kishore, Satya
- Best Child Actors: Arun Dev (35 Chinna Katha Kaadu), Harika (Mercy Killing)
- Best Writer: Shiva Paladugu (Music Shop Murthy)
- Best Screenplay Writer: Venky Atluri (Lucky Bhaskar)
- Best Lyricist: Chandrabose (Raju Yadav)
- Best Cinematographer: Vishwanath Reddy (Gaami)
- Best Editor: Naveen Nooli (Lucky Bhaskar)
- Best Audiographer: Aravind Menon (Gaami)
- Best Choreographer: Ganesh Acharya (Devara Ayudha Pooja)
- Best Art Director: Adnitin Jihani Choudhary (Kalki)
- Best Action Choreographer: Chandra Shekhar Rathod (Gangster)
