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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
YSRCP worker held in Palnadu over provocative slogans
The Andhra Pradesh police on Thursday arrested a YSR Congress party worker from Palnadu district for displaying placards that carried provocative slogans seeking to carry out massacre of Telugu Desam Party leaders if the YSRCP returned to power in 2029. A senior official from Nakarikallu police station in Sattenapalli block said the police had taken into custody YSRCP worker Ravi Teja, who was purportedly seen in the videos and pictures carrying placards that had instigated violence during the visit of party president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to Rentapala village on Wednesday to call on the family members of a party leader who died by suicide in June 2024. 'We shall produce them in the court for judicial remand,' he said. The show of strength during Jagan's visit and provocative slogans raised by the YSRCP workers during his Palnadu tour evoked strong reactions from the TDP leaders. TDP president and chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu strongly condemned the instigation of violence by the YSRCP leaders during Jagan's visit to Palnadu. 'In politics, a new batch is trying to introduce violent culture in politics. The YSRCP leaders are creating a situation where rowdies are being seen as heroes, and peace and order is seen as incompetent,' he said, speaking to reporters in Visakhapatnam. He expressed surprise over Jagan unveiling the statue of the party worker. 'How can anybody unveil statues of persons belonging to drug peddlers, betting mafia, rowdies and those who commit murders and rapes?' he asked. Senior TDP leader and state finance minister Payyavula Keshav said, 'Whom exactly are you planning to kill? If a YSRCP worker carries such placards, Jagan, as a former chief minister, should have condemned it. Instead, he seems to be supporting it.' Jagan, however, defended such slogans stating that they only reflect the public anger. Stating that the slogan was taken out from a dialogue in the popular film: Pushpa-2, he asked: 'What's wrong with using a film dialogue on a banner? Aren't we still in a democracy?' He said people were disgusted so much with Naidu's government that they were compelled to react strongly to its misrule.
Hans India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
CM presents Gaddar film awards
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy presented the first Telangana Gaddar Film Awards at a glittering function attended by a galaxy of movie stars and folk artistes at Hitex here on Saturday. In the presence of a constellation of stars, both veterans and newcomers, from the tinsel town; the 2024 awards were presented for top performances in various categories. Besides, several artistes were recognized for their contribution in various disciplines. Actor Allu Arjun was presented the Best Leading Actor award for his titular role in Pushpa-2 by the Chief Minister in the presence of the Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and TGFDC chairman Dil Raju. The NTR National Film Award was presented to Nandamuri Balakrishna, while Mani Ratnam was given the Paidi Jairaj Film Award. Nivetha Thomas was honoured with Best Actress for Chinna Katha Kadu, while Nag Ashwin was named Best Director for Kalki 2898 AD. The Chief Minister also presented the Best Feature Film award to Kalki 2898 AD, while the Second Best Film award went to Pottel. Lucky Bhaskar got the Third Best Film of the year. Razakar received the Best Feature Film in the historical fiction category.
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Allu Arjun wins best actor, Nivetha Thomas best actress as Gaddar Telangana Film Awards return after 14 years
HYDERABAD: After a gap of 14 years, the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards for the year 2024 were announced in Hyderabad on Thursday. Allu Arjun was awarded Best Actor for Pushpa 2, while Nivetha Thomas won the Best Actress award for 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu. It may be recalled here that the actor was arrested on December 13, 2024, nine days after the stampede at Sandhya Theatre, in which a woman died on the premiere show of Pushpa-2. Allu Arjun thanked the government for announcing the award. He posted on X, 'I am truly honoured to receive the first Best Actor award for #Pushpa2 at the #GaddarTelanganaFilmAwards 2024. Heartfelt thanks to the Government of Telangana for this prestigious honour. All credit goes to my director Sukumar garu, my producers, and the entire Pushpa team. I dedicate this award to all my fans, your unwavering support continues to inspire me.' Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) chairman Dil Raju and renowned actress Jayasudha presided over the ceremony, with the latter announcing the list of winners. The actress was also the chairperson of the jury for the awards. Films like Kalki 2898 AD, Committee Kurrollu and Lucky Baskhar emerged as the leading winners this year. Nag Ashwin won the Best Director award for Kalki 2898 AD. Additionally, the award for Best Book on Telugu Cinema was awarded to noted film historian Rentala Jayadeva for his book Mana Cinema First Reel. Addressing the media, Jayasudha said, 'It's a great relief to be finally able to organise these awards after 14 years. The government gave us complete freedom in the selection of these award recipients. Even within the jury, there were no arguments and we unanimously arrived at the list of winners.'
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Allu Arjun wins best actor at Gaddar Film Awards 2024 in Telangana
HYDERABAD: Actor won the best actor award at the Gaddar Film Awards 2024, instituted by the Telangana state govt. The awards were announced by Telangana Film Development Corporation Chairman and film awards Chairperson Jaya Sudha. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is the first time since the formation of Telangana state in 2004 that film awards are being given away. The awards were instituted in the name of balladeer Gaddar, who passed away in 2023. Kalki 2898 AD was adjudged the best film, Allu Arjun for Pushpa-2, Nivetha Thomas for Indhi Chinna Katha Kaadu, and best director Nag Aswin for Kalki 2898 AD. Awards were announced in other categories as well. FDC Chairman Dil Raju said there was no involvement or influence of anyone on the jury. He said the jury had the freedom to decide on the awards. The jury submitted the awards list to chief minister A Ravanth Reddy on May 28. Gaddar Film Awards 2024 committee Chairperson and actress said the awards were resumed after 14 years.
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
First edition of Gaddar Telangana Film Awards announced; Kalki 2898 AD selected as the best feature film
The first edition of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards were announced on Thursday (May 29, 2025). 'Kalki 2898 AD' was selected as the best feature film, Allu Arjun as the best leading actor for the film 'Pushpa-2' and Nivetha Thomas as the best leading actress for '35 Chinna Katha Kadu'. 'Committee Kurrollu' was selected under the category of 'Feature film on national integration, communal harmony, social upliftment of depressed classes'. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in January 2024 announced the government's decision to institute annual awards to film personalities, poets and artists. The awards were named after revolutionary balladeer Gaddar. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka earlier said that the awards aim to recognise the best film produced in Telugu language, promoting national integration, and cultural, educational and social relevance. Gaddar Cine Awards Committee held multiple meetings. A jury committee's report on the selection of films and artists for the 2024 awards was given to the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister on Thursday. '35 Chinna Katha Kadu' was selected as the best children's film, 'Aay… Mem Friends Andi' as the best wholesome entertainment film (Dr. M Prabhaker Reddy Uttama Prajadarana Chitram) and Razakar as the category of 'Feature film on environment/heritage/history'. The report also lists individual awards for artists and technicians. And, Rentala Jayadeva authored 'Mana cinema first reel' was selected as the best book on Telugu cinema.
