
📌 Key Points
- Veteran Murali Mohan praises CM Revanth for award revival.
- NTR’s Ugadi awards tradition reborn with Gaddar Awards.
- CM Revanth clears pending awards, energizes film industry.
- Annual Ugadi awards envisioned as new industry celebration.
Hyderabad recently witnessed the grand Gaddar Awards 2026 ceremony, celebrated vibrantly on the auspicious occasion of Ugadi. This year, the awards garnered special interest as Chief Minister Revanth Reddy proudly revived an art and culture tradition reminiscent of the iconic NTR era. The event buzzed with celebrities and fans, marking a significant moment for regional arts and heritage.
Reviving a Cherished Awards Legacy
The Gaddar Awards 2026 ceremony, celebrated grandly in Hyderabad on the auspicious occasion of Ugadi, generated special interest among celebrities and fans alike.
At the event, veteran actor Murali Mohan garnered significant attention with his remarks, praising Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for reviving a cherished tradition. He recalled that during NTR’s tenure as Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, Nandi Awards were traditionally presented on Ugadi, a practice Chandrababu Naidu also continued. However, this series of awards had been halted for some time after the state’s bifurcation. Murali Mohan expressed great delight that Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has now resurrected this tradition in the form of the Gaddar Awards, calling it a positive signal for the film industry.
He further commended the Revanth Reddy government for clearing pending awards from the past few years last year, a commendable effort that shows respect to artists and recognizes their hard work.
New Era for Telangana Film
Expressing his hope, Murali Mohan suggested that presenting such awards annually on Ugadi would become a festive tradition, serving as encouragement for the film industry and an inspiration for new artists.
Overall, the Gaddar Awards have once again highlighted the Telangana government’s commitment to promoting the arts. There is a widespread hope that such ceremonies will continue annually on Ugadi, injecting renewed enthusiasm and promising a bright future for the film industry, while providing immense inspiration to artists.
Looking Ahead
With the Gaddar Awards, CM Revanth Reddy has masterfully rekindled a cherished artistic legacy, echoing NTR’s vision. This Ugadi tradition promises not just annual celebration, but a vibrant cultural renaissance for Telangana. We anticipate these awards will continue to inspire generations, firmly positioning our regional cinema on the national stage.


