Allu Arjun, Nag Ashwin Shine At Gaddar Telangana Film Awards

After a prolonged hiatus, the Telangana government has revived the prestigious Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, announcing winners who represent the best in contemporary Telugu cinema.

Allu Arjun took home the Best Actor award for his powerful portrayal in Pushpa: The Rule, while filmmaker Nag Ashwin was honored as Best Director for his sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. The Best Actress title went to Nivetha Thomas for her emotional performance in 35 – Chinna Kada Kadu.

“State awards are a big morale booster for actors,” said veteran actress Jayasudha, who chaired the jury. “We thank Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for bringing back these awards after a 14-year gap. It’s encouraging to see new talents being recognized.”

In total, 35 awards were announced across various categories.