2025 Gaddar Telangana Film Awards Celebrate Telugu Cinema Excellence

The 2025 Gaddar Telangana Film Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in Telugu cinema. Rashmika Mandanna and Naga Chaitanya were honored as Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively, while Raju Weds Rambai won Best Film. The awards recognize a wide range of categories, from social message films to technical achievements, and special accolades were given to industry legends. A grand ceremony is set for Ugadi, promising a spectacular celebration of cinematic excellence.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 7, 2026, 13:50 IST

Celebrating Telugu Cinema: The Gaddar Telangana Film Awards

In a significant move, the Telangana government has reinstated its esteemed state film awards, now known as the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards, in honor of the legendary poet and singer Gaddar. The winners for the 2025 edition were revealed today, marking a grand celebration of Telugu cinema. Rashmika Mandanna and Naga Chaitanya were recognized as the top winners in the Best Actor category, while the film Raju Weds Rambai took home the award for Best Film. These awards celebrate both seasoned veterans and emerging talents, covering various categories including social message films, children's cinema, national integration, music, choreography, and more. Special honors were also given to cinematic legends such as Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Aswani Dutt, and Jayasudha.

2025 Gaddar Telangana Awards: Full List of Winners

The 2025 Gaddar Telangana Awards were unveiled today, recognizing outstanding contributions to Telugu cinema. This awards ceremony was revived in 2024 to succeed the Nandi Awards. Rashmika Mandanna earned the Best Actress award for her role in The Girlfriend, while Naga Chaitanya won Best Actor for his performance in Tandel. Raju Weds Rambai was honored as Best Film, with Dandora and The Great Pre-Wedding Show receiving second and third place respectively.

Awards for Feature Films and Social Contributions

Best Actor: Naga Chaitanya (Thandel)
Best Actress: Rashmika Mandanna (The Girlfriend)
Best Director: Saiyila (Raju Weds Rambai)
Best Feature Film on National Integration: Thandel
Best Social Message Film: Court
Best Children’s Film: Anaganaga
Best Debut Feature Film: Sai Marthand (Little Hearts)
Best Popular/Entertainment Film: Sankranthiki Sauranam

Supporting and Technical Awards:
Best Supporting Actor: Shivaji (Dandora)
Best Supporting Actress: Bhumika (Euphoria)
Best Music Director: Mark Robin (Dandora)
Best Male Playback Singer: Anurag Kulkarni (Raju Weds Rambai)
Best Female Playback Singer: Sahithi (Kannappa)
Best Child Actor: Master Rohan (The Great Pre-Wedding Show)

Best Story Writer: Gunasekhar (Euphoria)
Best Screenplay: Anil Ravipudi
Best Lyricist: Nandakishore (Kubera)
Best Cinematographer: Karthik Ghattamaneni (Mirai)
Best Editor: Sreekar Prasad (Mirai)
Best Audiographer: M.R. Radhakrishnan (Kishkindhapuri)
Best Choreographer: Sandeep (Champion)
Best Art Director: Thotavarni (Champion)
Best Makeup Artist: Govindaraju (Akhanda)
Best Costume Designer: Chandrakanth (Champion)
Best Action Choreographer: Peter (Champion)

Special Awards Recognizing Excellence

NTR National Award: Chiranjeevi
Paidi Jayaraj Award: Kamal Haasan
Nagireddy Chakrapani Award: Aswani Dutt
ANR Award: Jayasudha

The jury also acknowledged remarkable performances with special awards:
Special Jury Best Film: 23
Special Jury Male Actor: Chaitu Jonnalagadda (Raju Weds Rambai)
Special Jury Female Actor: Ananthika Sanilkumar (8 Vasanthalu)
Special Jury Hero: Roshan (Champion)

The Barry Awards recognized performers across various films, including Sriraj Rachakonda (23 Films), Chaitu Jonnalagadda (Raju Weds Rambai), Roshan Meka (Champion), and Ananthika Sanilkumar (8 Vasanthalu). The awards ceremony is presided over by a jury led by the esteemed producer and director Tammareddy Bharadwaja. A grand event is scheduled for Ugadi to celebrate the 2025 Gaddar Telangana Awards.