Gaddar Telangana Film Awards Honor Films From 2014
Murali Mohan stated that the jury evaluated all Telugu films certified by the Censor Board from the inception of Telangana.
Following the announcement of the 2024 Gaddar Telangana Film Awards (GTFA), the Telangana government has taken a significant step by recognizing exceptional contributions to Telugu cinema spanning the last decade.
In a press conference, veteran actor and jury chairman Murali Mohan, alongside TFDC Chairman and renowned producer Dil Raju, unveiled a retrospective list of award-winning films released between June 2, 2014 — the formation day of Telangana — and December 31, 2023.
Murali Mohan stated that the jury evaluated all Telugu films certified by the Censor Board from the inception of Telangana. For each year within this period, three films were honored as the Best Feature Films, highlighting the creative evolution and impact of Telugu cinema.
Additionally, six prominent personalities were recognized with special honors for their extraordinary contributions to the industry. Among them, the late revolutionary poet and cultural icon Prajakavi Kaloji Narayana Rao was posthumously awarded a Special Jury Award for his enduring influence on art and society.
GTFA – Best Feature Films (2014–2023)
2014
🥇 Run Raja Run
🥈 Pathasala
🥉 Alludu Seenu
2015
🥇 Rudramadevi
🥈 Kanche
🥉 Srimanthudu
2016
🥇 Shatamanam Bhavathi
🥈 Pelli Chupulu
🥉 Janatha Garage
2017
🥇 Baahubali: The Conclusion
🥈 Fidaa
🥉 Ghazi
2018
🥇 Mahanati
🥈 Rangasthalam
🥉 C/o Kancharapalem
2019
🥇 Maharshi
🥈 Jersey
🥉 Mallesham
2020
🥇 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
🥈 Colour Photo
🥉 Middle Class Melodies
2021
🥇 RRR
🥈 Akhanda
🥉 Uppena
2022
🥇 Sita Ramam
🥈 Karthikeya 2
🥉 Major
2023
🥇 Balagam
🥈 Hanu Man
🥉 Bhagavanth Kesari
Special Jury Award (Posthumous)
🕊️ Prajakavi Kaloji Narayana Rao
GTFA – Special Honors
NTR National Film Award (Artist): Nandamuri Balakrishna
Paidi Jairaj Film Award (Indian Film Personality): Mani Ratnam
B. N. Reddy Film Award (Telugu Director): Sukumar
Nagireddy & Chakrapani Film Award (Telugu Producer): Atluri Purna Chandra Rao
Kantha Rao Film Award (Telugu Artist): Vijay Deverakonda
Raghupathi Venkaiah Film Award (Non-Artist Personality): Yandamuri Veerendranath
The grand awards ceremony celebrating this milestone in Telugu cinema will be held on June 14 at HITEX, Hyderabad, promising a tribute to the visionaries and artists who shaped the cinematic landscape of Telangana over the last eleven years.
