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United News of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Telangana CM vows to bring Hollywood, Bollywood to Hyderabad
Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed his vision to transform Hyderabad into a global hub for cinema by attracting Hollywood and Bollywood film industries to the city. He assured that the state government would extend all necessary support to the Telugu film industry and help elevate it to international standards. Addressing the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards (TGFA)-2024 at Hitex, Madhapur, on Saturday night, the Chief Minister said that his government was committed to the growth of the film industry alongside IT, pharma, and defence sectors as part of its vision for 'Telangana Rising – 2047.' He emphasised that Hyderabad aims to compete not with Indian cities, but with global giants like New York and Tokyo. During the award ceremony, the Chief Minister presented accolades to prominent film personalities. Allu Arjun was named Best Actor, Nivetha Thomas Best Actress, and Nag Ashwin Best Director. Nandamuri Balakrishna received the NT Rama Rao Award, Vijay Deverakonda the Kantha Rao Film Award, Yandamuri Veerendranath the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, Mani Ratnam the Paidi Jairaj Award, Sukumar the BN Reddy Award, and Alutri Poornachandra Rao received the Nagireddy-Chakrapani Film Award. Revanth Reddy expressed pride in the evolution of the Telugu film industry, stating that it is now seen as a representative of Indian cinema on the global stage. 'Earlier, people spoke only of Bollywood. Today, it is a matter of pride that Indian cinema is equated with Telugu cinema,' he said. He announced that the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards would replace the erstwhile Nandi Awards, which were discontinued 14 years ago. 'We revived these awards to honour actors, directors, and all contributors to cinema," the CM said. He also revealed plans to include a special chapter dedicated to the film industry in Telangana's Vision 2047 document. "I will remain active in politics for the next 22 years and stand by the film industry, offering all possible support and incentives," he said. Revanth Reddy urged renowned director S S Rajamouli to bring Hollywood and Bollywood filmmakers to Hyderabad for film shoots, promising government backing to facilitate such ventures. The event saw participation from Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, TFDC Chairman Dil Raju, GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, and several film industry stalwarts, including Allu Aravind, Ashwini Dutt, R. Narayana Murthy, M.M. Keeravani, S.S. Rajamouli, Chandra Bose, Jayasudha, Jaya Prada, and Suhasini. The state government also sanctioned Rs 3 crore to the Gaddar Foundation, fulfilling a promise made by the Chief Minister during the Gaddar Jayanti celebrations. The awards event honoured the best films and talents from 2014 to 2024 and was held from 1800 hours to 2300 hours. UNI VV BM
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gaddar film awards to be presented on June 14
Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday announced that the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards ceremony will be held on June 14. At a high-level review meeting, he directed officials to prepare a comprehensive detailed project report for transforming Greater Hyderabad into a world-class film city, complete with a streamlined single-window clearance system. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Gaddar Film Awards ceremony, scheduled for June 14, is expected to be a high-profile event, with invitations extended to leading figures from the Telugu film fraternity and prominent film personalities from across the country. Heading the three-member ministerial committee tasked with the development of the film industry in the state, Bhatti asserted that Hyderabad would soon emerge as a premier destination for both Indian and international film productions. He instructed officials from the information department and the Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) to prepare the project roadmap without delay. "Currently, film producers are required to secure separate permissions from various departments—police, fire, municipal bodies—creating unnecessary hurdles. To address this, we have decided to implement a single-window clearance system," the deputy CM said. He also ordered the appointment of a dedicated liaison officer within TFDC to coordinate and expedite all approvals, ensuring filmmakers face minimal red tape. Bhatti emphasised that promoting film shoots in scenic locations across Telangana would simultaneously boost the state's tourism industry. He also raised concerns over the exorbitant prices of food and beverages sold at cinema theatre canteens, stating that cine-goers were being unfairly burdened. Officials were instructed to formulate measures to regulate and standardise these prices. Bhatti also reviewed key infrastructure aspects, including 50 acres of land previously allotted to the TFDC.
Hans India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Gaddar Awards from 2014-23 announced
Hyderabad: The Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) has announced the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards in the best picture category and also six special awards for the period between 2014 to December 2023. Ever since Telangana was formed, the government has not presented film awards for the last 11 years. Film Jury Chairman Murali Mohan and FDC Chairman V Venkata Ramana Reddy (Dil Raju) announced the awards – first, second and third for 10 years, along with the special awards here on Friday. The year-wise awards in the order of ranking are: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and noted film personalities will present the awards to the winners at a function in the city on June 14. SPECIAL AWARDS
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Gaddar Telangana Film Awards from 2014 to 2023 announced
The Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) announced the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards for best picture and six special awards, for the period between June 2014 to December 2023, on Friday (May 30, 2025). TFDC managing director S. Harish and chairman V. Venkata Ramana Reddy (Dil Raju) addressed the media and said the awards – first, second and third for 10 years, and the special awards – were picked by a jury chaired by actor-producer-businessman Murali Mohan. The year-wise awards in the order of ranking are: 2014 - Run Raja Run, Paathshaala, Alludu Seenu 2015 – Rudrama Devi, Kanche, Srimanthudu 2016 – Shathamanam Bhavati, Pelli Choopulu, Janata Garage 2017 – Bahubali 2: The Conclusion, Fidaa, Ghazi 2018 – Mahanati, Rangasthalam, C/o Kancharapalem 2019 - Maharshi, Jersey, Mallesham 2020- Ala Vaikuntapuramlo, Colour Photo, Middle Class Melodies 2021- RRR, Akhanda, Uppena 2022- Seetharamam, Karthikeya 2, Major 2023 – Balagam, Hanuman, Bhagavanth Kesari The jury committee report on special awards recommended the awards as: NTR National Film Award (Artiste)– Nandamuri Balakrishna Paidi Jairaj Film Award (Indian film personality)– Mani Rathnam BN Reddy Film (Telugu Film Director) – B. Sukumar Nagireddy & Chakrapani Film Award (Telugu film producer) – Atluri Purna Chandra Rao Kantha Rao Film Award (Telugu Artiste) – Vijay Devarakonda Raghupathi Venkaiah Award (other than film artiste Telugu) - Yandamuri Veerendranath The decade's awards will be presented along with the 2024 awards in the ceremony slated to be held on June 14.
