The Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2024 were presented in a glittering ceremony held at HICC, Hyderabad. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy attended as the chief guest, along with Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Telangana State Film Development Corporation (TSFDC) Chairman Dil Raju, and TSFDC MD Harish. The dignitaries inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
Prominent film and political figures including Nandamuri Balakrishna, Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda, Nag Ashwin, Mani Ratnam, Suhasini, and Sukumar marked their presence at the event. Several awardees were honoured with mementos, cash prizes, and certificates.
Major Award Winners:
* Best Actor: Allu Arjun
* Best Actress: Nivetha Thomas (35 Chinna Katha Kaadu)
* Best Director: Nag Ashwin
* Best Film (1st): Kalki 2898 AD
* Best Film (2nd): Pottel
* Best Film (3rd): Lucky Bhaskar
* Best Children’s Film: 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu
* Most Popular Film: Aye: Mem Friendsandi
* Best Supporting Actor: SJ Suryah (Saripoda Shanivaram)
* Best Supporting Actress: Sharanya (Ambajipeta Marriage Band)
* Best Music Director: Bheems Ceciroleo (Razakar)
* Best Male Playback Singer: Sid Sriram – “Ooru Bhairava Kona” (Nijame Ne Chebutunna)
* Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal – “Sooseki Aggiravva Maadiri” (Pushpa 2)
* Best Choreographer: Ganesh Acharya (Devara – Ayudhapooja)
* Best Action Director: Chandrasekhar Rathod (Gangster)
* Best Comedians: Satya, Vennela Kishore (Mathu Vadalara 2)
* Best Screenplay: Venky Atluri (Lucky Bhaskar)
* Best Cinematographer: Vishwanath Reddy (Gaami)
* Best Art Director: Adhnitin Jihani Chowdhary (Kalki 2898 AD)
* Best Makeup Artist: Nalla Srinu (Razakar)
* Best Costume Designers: Archana Rao, Ajay Kumar (Kalki 2898 AD)
* Best Editor: Naveen Nooli (Lucky Bhaskar)
* Best Lyricist: Chandrabose (Raju Yadav)
* Best Story Writer: Shiva Paladugu (Music Shop Murthy)
* Best Audiographer: Aravind Menon (Gaami)
* Best Child Artists: Arun Dev (35 Chinna Katha Kaadu), Harika (Mercy Killing)
* Best Film on National Integration/Social Upliftment: Committee Kurrallu
* Best Historical Film: Razakar
### Special Jury Awards:
* Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Bhaskar)
* Ananya Nagalla (Pottel)
* Sujith & Sandeep (K)
* Prashanth Reddy & Rajesh (Raju Yadav)
* Jury Special Mention: Faria Abdullah (Mathu Vadalara)
* Best Debut Film Director: Yadhu Vamshi (Committee Kurrallu)
Lifetime and Special Recognition Awards:
* NTR National Film Award: Nandamuri Balakrishna
* Paidi Jairaj Award: Mani Ratnam
* BN Reddy Film Award: Sukumar
* Nagi Reddy & Chakrapani Film Award: Atluri Poorna Chandra Rao
* Kanta Rao Film Award: Vijay Deverakonda
* Raghupathi Venkaiah Award: Yandamuri Veerendranath
The jury committee was felicitated during the event. Veteran actors Murali Mohan and Jayasudha received honorary awards. Cultural performances were also held as part of the celebration.
