Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024: Full List of Winners Announced
After a 14-year break, the Telangana government has brought back the highly regarded State Film Awards, now renamed the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards in tribute to the late revolutionary poet and folk singer, Gaddar. The winners were officially announced today, ahead of the awards ceremony, which is set to take place on June 14, 2025, in Hyderabad.
The awards selection was carried out by a 15-member jury panel led by veteran actress Jayasudha, who ensured a transparent and detailed judging process. The jury evaluated an impressive 1,248 entries spanning across categories such as feature films, documentaries, children’s cinema, and technical excellence.
Winners of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024
Feature Film Categories:
- Best Film: Kalki 2898 AD
- Second Best Film: Pottel
- Third Best Film: Lucky Baskhar
- Best Film on National Integration: Committee Kurrollu
- Best Children’s Film: 35 Chinna Katha Kadu
- Best Film on Environment/Heritage/History: Razakar
- Best Debut Director: Sri Yedu Vamsee (Committee Kurrollu)
- Best Family Entertainer: Aay… Mem Friends Andi
Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024: Full List of Winners Announced
Individual Achievements:
- 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(s): 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 Cinematography: Vishwanath Reddy (Gaami)
- Best Editing: Navin Nooli (Lucky Baskhar)
- Best Sound Design: Aravind Menon (Gaami)
- Best Choreography: Ganesh Acharya (Devara – “Ayudha Puja”)
- Best Art Direction: Adnithin Zihani Choudhary (Kalki 2898 AD)
- Best Action Choreography: K Chandra Shekar Rathod (Gangster)
- Best Makeup: Nalla Sreenu (Razakar)
- Best Costume Design: Archana Rao & Ajay Kumar (Kalki 2898 AD)
Special Jury Recognitions:
- Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Baskhar)
- 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 Jayadeva
The awards function will be held at HICC, Izzatnagar, Hyderabad, and is expected to be a grand tribute to artistic excellence and cinematic storytelling. The film fraternity and audience alike are looking forward to this spectacular celebration of talent, culture, and creative vision.