
📌 Key Points
- Megastar Chiranjeevi bags prestigious NTR National Award!
- Gaddar Awards shatter Nandi legacy! New era for Telugu cinema.
- Awards for 2025 films declared already? Unprecedented!
- Kamal Haasan, Jayasudha & legends bag top honours!
The highly anticipated Gaddar Awards have ignited a buzz across South Indian film circles! Megastar Chiranjeevi‘s selection for the prestigious NTR National Award has created a sensation in Tollywood, a truly fitting tribute. Adding to the excitement, cinematic icons Kamal Haasan and Jayasudha are also being honoured, promising a star-studded celebration of talent.
Gaddar Awards Unveiled: Chiranjeevi, Haasan Win Big
The announcement of the Gaddar Awards is generating significant excitement among film enthusiasts, particularly with Megastar Chiranjeevi receiving the prestigious NTR National Award. This news, alongside other key awards, has created a sensation in Tollywood.
Chiranjeevi was selected for the NTR National Award, while Kamal Haasan will receive the esteemed Paidijairaj Award, and Jayasudha the Akkineni Nageswara Rao Award. These accolades, specifically for films released in 2025, were declared by Telangana FDC Chairman Dil Raju.
Additionally, producer Ashwini Dutt is honored with the Nagireddy Chakrapani Award, Suddala Ashok Teja with the C. Narayana Reddy Award, Ramesh Prasad with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and R. Narayana Murthy with the Kanta Rao Award. Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is set to receive the B.N. Reddy Film Award.
Tollywood Celebrates New Cinema Legacy Honors
These newly introduced awards are named after cinema legends who have made immense contributions to Telugu cinema, bringing joy to the entire film industry. The Telangana government established the Gaddar Awards, replacing the Nandi Awards, with a jury committee chaired by Tanikella Bharani finalizing the recipients.
The award ceremony, where Dil Raju will present the honors, is scheduled for March 19. The selection of Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, and Jayasudha for these prestigious recognitions has been met with widespread delight and has created quite a buzz within the industry.
Looking Ahead
As the Gaddar Awards prepare to honor our cinematic stalwarts on March 19, this unique recognition underscores the powerful convergence of art and social impact. It sets a commendable precedent, promising to inspire profound contributions for years to come, further enriching South Indian cinema’s legacy.


