Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025 announced; Chiranjeevi wins NTR National Film Award

The Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025 were announced on Saturday (March 7, 2026), honouring excellence across diverse categories in Telugu cinema.

Konidela Chiranjeevi was named for the prestigious NTR National Film Award for Indian Film Artist, while Kamal Haasan was honoured with the Paidi Jairaj Film Award for Indian Film Personality.

C. Narayana Reddy Film Award will go to Suddala Ashok Teja.

Other legends like Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Jayasudha were also recognised with special lifetime honours.

In the feature film categories, Raju Weds Rambai secured the top spot as the First Best Feature Film, also earning Saailu Kaampati the Best Director award.

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya was named Best Leading Actor for his performance in Thandel, which also won the award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. Rashmika Mandanna took home the Best Leading Actress trophy for The Girlfriend.

The technical categories saw Champion dominating, winning awards for choreography, art direction, and action. Mirai was recognised for its special effects, cinematography, and editing.