Allu Arjun Receives Best Actor Award at Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2024
Allu Arjun Honored at the Gaddar Film Awards
Allu Arjun was awarded the Best Actor accolade for his role in Pushpa 2: The Rule during the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2024. This prestigious event took place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy presenting the award.
In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram, Allu Arjun expressed his gratitude towards the Government of Telangana, CM Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, producer Dil Raju, and the jury. He stated, “I am humbled and thankful to receive the Gaddar Award for Best Actor for #Pushpa2. My sincere appreciation goes to the Government of Telangana, Honourable CM Sri @revanthofficial Garu, Deputy CM @bhatti_vikramarka Garu, Cinematography Minister @komatireddy__venkatreddy Garu, #DilRaju garu, and all the jury members for this recognition and for promoting cinema through such a remarkable initiative.”
He continued, “Sending big love to my fans… this award is for you, my Army 🖤. Congratulations to all the talented winners from the industry at the #GaddarTelanganaFilmAwards.”
Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2 features Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil alongside Allu Arjun, who portrays the head of an illegal red sandalwood smuggling operation. The film is set to be released in five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, and is produced by Mythri Movie Makers.
Nivetha Thomas received the Best Actress award for her role in 35: Chinna Katha Kaadu, while Nag Ashwin was recognized as Best Director for Kalki 2898 AD.
The event was attended by prominent personalities from the Telugu film industry, including Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijay Deverakonda, directors Sukumar, M. Sukumar, S. S. Rajamouli, as well as renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam and actress Suhasini.