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Naga Chaitanya, Rashmika Shine at Telangana Film Awards
7 Mar
Summary
- Naga Chaitanya and Rashmika Mandanna were major winners at the awards.
- The awards replace the former Nandi Awards for films released in 2024.
- The ceremony is scheduled for March 19, coinciding with Ugadi.
The Telangana government has officially launched the 2025 Gaddar Film Awards to celebrate films from 2024. These awards succeed the Nandi Awards previously associated with unified Andhra Pradesh. The announcement was made in Hyderabad by Dil Raju, chairman of the Telangana Film Development Corporation.
Filmmaker Thammareddy Bharadwaj chaired the jury that selected Naga Chaitanya and Rashmika Mandanna as significant award recipients. The inaugural Gaddar Film Awards aim to recognize and promote talent within the Telugu cinema industry.
The official awards ceremony is slated for March 19, coinciding with the Ugadi festival. This event is anticipated to bring together numerous prominent figures from Tollywood, marking a new chapter in film recognition for the state.
