The Gaddar Awards, celebrating achievements in Telugu cinema, have announced their winners for the latest edition. Filmmaker Nag Ashwin took home the Best Director award for his dystopian epic sci-fi movie, Kalki 2898 AD.
In the acting categories, Allu Arjun was recognized as Best Leading Actor for his performance in Pushpa 2: The Rule, which was released in theatres in December 2024. Nivetha Thomas received the Best Leading Actress award for 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu, a film about a mother's earnest endeavour to help her school-going kid's academic merit.
The Best Supporting Actor honor went to SJ Suryah for Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, and Sharanya Pradeep was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Suhas-starrer Ambajipeta Marriage Band.
Other categories:
First Best Feature Film: Kalki 2898 AD
Second Best Feature Film: Pottel
Third Best Feature Film: Lucky Baskhar
Best Director: Nag Ashwin
Best Music Director: Bheems Ceciroleo (Razakar)
Best Male Playback Singer: Sid Sriram (Ooru Peru Bhairavakona)
Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal (Sooseki from Pushpa 2)
Best Comedians: Satya and Vennela Kishore (the duo share it for Mathu Vadalara 2)
Best Story-Writer: Shiva Paladugu (for Music Shop Murthy)
Best Screenplay Writer: Venky Atluri for Lucky Baskhar
Best Cinematographer: Vishwanath Reddy for Gaami
Best Editor: Navin Nooli for Lucky Baskhar
Best Art Director - Andhintin Zihant Choudary (for Kalki 2898 AD)
Best Audiographer: Arvind Menon for Gaami
Best Choreographer: Ganesh Acharya for Devara
Best Action Choreographer: Chandrasekhar Rathod for Gangster
Best Costumes: Archana Rao, Ajay Kumar (for Kalki 2898 AD)
Feature Film on National Integration, Communal Harmony: Committee Kurrollu
Best Children's Film: 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu.
Best Debut Driector: Yadu Vamsi for Committee Kurrollu
Special Jury Awards:
Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Baskhar), Ananya Nagalla (Pottel), directors Sujith & Sandeep (KA), Faria Abdullah (Special Mention for Mathu Vadalara 2).
