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Hans India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Withdrawal of award to ‘Razakar' urged
Hyderabad: A group of social activists, academicians, legal practitioners have joined hands to condemn the decision of the State government to award the controversial film 'Razakar'. Over 70 individuals representing different sections from across the country have demanded the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for immediate withdrawal of the award conferred to 'Razakar' in the 'Best Film on History' category and urged to initiate an independent inquiry alleging violation of the award regulations. In the letter addressed to the CM, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Managing Director of Telangana State Film Development Corporation Arvind Kumar, they questioned the decision to award the film 'Razakar (Silent Genocide of Hyderabad)' describing it as a highly polarising and propaganda-driven film as the Best Film on History, under the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards. 'This film, produced and promoted by BJP leaders, attempts to distort history by portraying Hyderabadi Muslims as responsible for a so-called 'Silent Genocide of Hyderabad' under the guise of Razakars. Its clear intent is to polarise society and target Muslim community under the guise of historical representation,' they pointed out. Those undersigned include S Q Masood, Rama Melkote, Veena Shatrugna, Dr Prakash Louis, Anand Singh, Dr Ram Puniyani, Susie Tharu, Advocate L Ravichander, Shantha Sinha, Dr Jasveen Jairath, Bizeth Banerjee, Meera Sanghamitra amongst others.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
First Gaddar film awards ceremony in city today
The Revanth Reddy government, which declared in January 2024 that the Nandi awards relating to film fraternity would be renamed as Gaddar awards and given away every year on the birth anniversary of the balladeer, is set to present the first Telangana Gaddar Film Awards at a grand, culturally adorned ceremony at Hitex on Saturday, though not in time. A special cultural and entertainment programme is being organised to enthrall the audience at what promises to be a glittering awards function. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and noted film personalities will present the awards to winners in various categories. Telangana State Film Development Corporation (TGFDC) has already announced the Gaddar film awards for various categories from 2014 to 2023. Prabhas-starrer 'Kalki' was named the Best Film, while 'Pottel' and 'Lucky Bhaskar' were awarded the best Second Film and best Third Film, respectively. Allu Arjun bagged the Best Actor award for his powerful performance in 'Pushpa 2', and Nivetha Thomas was named the Best Leading Actress for 'Chinna Katha Kadu', while Nag Ashwin was named Best Director for 'Kalki'. Officials said that the Chief Minister was likely to announce sops for the Telugu film industry and share the state government's vision to promote Hyderabad as India's film capital by establishing state-of-the-art facilities, including a Film City, animation hub and a special policy for entertainment industry. The related Cabinet Sub-Committee, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, has already instructed the TGFDC to prepare a comprehensive plan for development of the film Industry. Revanth Reddy, who had floated the idea of presenting Gaddar film awards soon after coming to power in 2023, is also keen on establishing an entertainment hub in the Future City coming up over sprawling 30,000 acres on the outskirts of Hyderabad city. The role of the state government is crucial to promote the entertainment industry and hence the CM is ready to announce a slew of important decisions at the award presentation programme. State Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said that the entire Telugu glamour world including senior actors Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Balakrishna etc. have been invited as guests to the award function.
India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘Daaku Maharaj' Actor Balakrishna To Receive Telangana's NTR National Film Award
Hyderabad: Popular Tollywood actor Nandamuri Balakrishna has been honoured with the NTR National Film Award and eminent filmmaker Mani Ratnam with the Paidi Jairaj Film Award by the Telangana government for their contributions to the film industry. The state government on Friday announced special awards as part of Gaddar Telangana Film Awards (GTFA). Veteran actor Murali Mohan, along with Telangana State Film Development Corporation (TSFDC) chairman Dil Raju, announced the special awards. Balakrishna will receive the award instituted in the name of his father, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao, who was popularly known as NTR. Popular as Balayya in film circles, Balakrishna began his acting career as a child artist at the age of 14 and in a career spanning four decades, acted in more than 100 films. The jury chose Maniratnam for the Paidi Jairaj Film Award for Indian film personality. Well-known director Sukumar will get the BN Reddy Film Award for Telugu film director. Nagireddy & Chakrapani Film Award for Telugu Producer will be presented to Atluri Purna Chandra Rao. Actor Vijay Devarakonda has been picked up for the Kantha Rao Film Award for Telugu artist, while screenwriter Yendamuri Verendranath will receive the Raghupathi Venkaiah Film Award (other than film artist, Telugu). The jury also announced the best film awards from 2014 to 2023. A day after announcing GTFA awards for 2024 in 11 different categories, the jury declared the best films for the last 10 years. The best films were selected from among the films produced between June 2, 2014 (formation of Telangana state) and December 31, 2023. The three best films were chosen for each year. 'Run Raja Run' was adjudged the best film for 2014, while 'Rudramadevi' was selected for 2015. 'Shatamanambhavathi' was declared the best film for 2016. The jury picked 'Bahubali Conclusion' as the best film for 2017. 'Mahanati' bagged the best film award for 2018, while 'Maharshi' emerged as the top movie for 2019. The other films selected for the category are 'Ala Vaikuntapuramulo' (2020), 'RRR' (2021), 'Sitaramam' (2022) and 'Balagam' (2023). Telangana has revived the Nandi awards for excellence in Telugu cinema and renamed them after revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar, who passed away in 2023. The awards have been revived after a gap of 14 years. Veteran actress Jayasudha, who headed the jury, on Thursday announced the awards for 2024. All the awards will be presented on June 14.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nandamuri Balakrishna to get Telangana's NTR National Film Award
Popular Tollywood actor has been honoured with the NTR National Film Award and eminent filmmaker with the Paidi Jairaj Film Award by the Telangana government for their contributions to the film industry. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The state government on Friday announced special awards as part of Gaddar Telangana Film Awards (GTFA). Veteran actor Murali Mohan, along with Telangana State Film Development Corporation (TSFDC) chairman Dil Raju, announced the special awards. Balakrishna will receive the award instituted in the name of his father, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister , who was popularly known as NTR. Popular as Balayya in film circles, Balakrishna began his acting career as a child artist at the age of 14 and in a career spanning four decades, acted in more than 100 films. The jury chose Maniratnam for the Paidi Jairaj Film Award for Indian film personality. Well-known director Sukumar will get the BN Reddy Film Award for Telugu film director. Nagireddy & Chakrapani Film Award for Telugu Producer will be presented to Atluri Purna Chandra Rao. Actor Devarakonda has been picked up for the Kantha Rao Film Award for Telugu artist, while screenwriter Yendamuri Verendranath will receive the Raghupathi Venkaiah Film Award (other than film artist, Telugu). Actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna pushes actress Anjali at an event, gets trolled The jury also announced the best film awards from 2014 to 2023. A day after announcing GTFA awards for 2024 in 11 different categories, the jury declared the best films for the last 10 years. The best films were selected from among the films produced between June 2, 2014 (formation of Telangana state) and December 31, 2023. The three best films were chosen for each year. 'Run Raja Run' was adjudged the best film for 2014, while 'Rudramadevi' was selected for 2015. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Shatamanambhavathi' was declared the best film for 2016. The jury picked 'Bahubali Conclusion' as the best film for 2017. 'Mahanati' bagged the best film award for 2018, while 'Maharshi' emerged as the top movie for 2019. The other films selected for the category are 'Ala Vaikuntapuramulo' (2020), 'RRR' (2021), 'Sitaramam' (2022) and 'Balagam' (2023). Telangana has revived the Nandi awards for excellence in Telugu cinema and renamed them after revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar, who passed away in 2023. The awards have been revived after a gap of 14 years. Veteran actress Jayasudha, who headed the jury, on Thursday announced the awards for 2024. All the awards will be presented on June 14.
United News of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Kalki 2898 AD bags Best Film, Allu Arjun & Nivetha Thomas named best actor, actress
Hyderabad, May 29 (UNI) After a gap of nearly 14 years, the Telangana government has announced the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 to promote the Telugu film industry. The awards were jointly announced during a press conference held at Samachar Bhave, AC Guards, Masabtank, here on Thursday by Telangana State Film Development Corporation (FDC) Chairman and producer Dil Raju and senior actress Jayasudha, who served as the jury chairperson., The Best Feature Film Award was won by Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, who also received the Best Director Award. Pottel was awarded Second Best Feature Film, and Lucky Baskar received the Third Best Feature Film award. In the acting categories, Allu Arjun won Best Actor for his performance in Pushpa 2, while Nivetha Thomas (credited for 35 – Idi Chinna Katha Kadu) won Best Actress. Other major awardees include: Best Supporting Actor: S. J. Suryah (Saripodhaa Sanivaram) Best Supporting Actress: Saranya Pradeep (Ambajipeta Marriage Band) Best Music Director: Beams (Razakar) Best Playback Singer (Female): Shreya Ghoshal (Pushpa 2) Best Comedians: Satya and Vennela Kishore (Mathu Vadalara) Best Child Artists: Master Arun Dev and Baby Harika (35 – Idi Chinna Katha Kadu). Best Story Writer: Shiva Paladugu (Music Shop Murthy) Best Lyricist: Chandrabose (Raju Yadav) Best Screenplay Writer: Venkay Athuri (Lucky Baskar) Best Cinematographer: Vishwanath Reddy (Gami) A festive atmosphere prevailed at the announcement event, reflecting the revival of state-level film recognitions. The awards, named after the late revolutionary balladeer Gaddar, are set to be presented annually. This marks the first time the Telangana government is honouring film personalities since the formation of the state in 2014. A total of 1,248 entries were received for the awards. The jury, led by Jayasudha, carefully reviewed the applications before finalising the winners. In addition to the competitive categories, special honorary awards were also announced in the names of legendary figures such as N T Rama Rao, Paidi Jairaj, B. N. Reddy, Nagireddy–Chakrapani, Kantha Rao, and Raghupathi Venkaiah. Earlier in the day, the jury committee, led by Jayasudha and Dil Raju, presented the award details to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. UNI VV BM
