Gaddar Awards 2025: Full Winners List and Highlights

The Gaddar Awards, celebrating excellence in Telugu cinema, made a grand comeback after 14 years, recognizing the best of the industry from 2014 to 2023. The much-anticipated awards ceremony is scheduled for June 14 at Hitex, Hyderabad.

The Best Film award went to Kalki, with Pottel and Lucky Bhaskar winning Second and Third Best Film respectively. Allu Arjun took home the Best Actor award for Pushpa 2, while Nivetha Thomas was named Best Actress for Chinna Katha Kadu. Nag Ashwin was honoured as Best Director for Kalki.

Out of 1248 nominated films, 21 individuals received jury and individual awards. Awards were also presented in memory of Telugu cinema icons like NTR, BN Reddy, and Raghupathi Venkaiah.

Debut directors were particularly thrilled. Yadu Vamsi, who won Best Debut Director and Best Social Film for Committee Kurrollu, expressed gratitude to his team and the Telangana government. Anji Babu, whose film AAY won the Wholesome Entertainment Award, called the recognition a proud moment.

Major Winners:

Best Screenplay: Venky Atluri (Lucky Bhaskar)

Best Supporting Actor: S J Suryah (Saripodhaa Sanivaaram)

Best Supporting Actress: Sharanya (Ambajipeta Marriage Band)

Special Jury (Male): Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Bhaskar)

Special Jury (Female): Ananya (Rooster)

Best Story: Shiva Paladugu (Music Shop Murthy)

Best Child Actors: Arun Dev (35 Chinna Katha Kaadu), Haarika (Mercy Killing)

Technical Awards:

Best Music: Bheems (Razakar), Best Singers: Sid Sriram, Shreya Ghoshal

Best Lyricist: Chandrabose (Raju Yadav)

Best Cinematography: Vishwanath Reddy (Gami)