The 2025 edition of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards also featured a set of special recognitions celebrating prominent figures in Indian cinema. Alongside Chiranjeevi’s NTR National Film Award, the Nagireddy–Chakrapani Award was announced for veteran producer Ashwini Dutt. Kamal Haasan won the Paidi Jairaj Award, while acclaimed actress Jayasudha received the Akkineni Award. Other honourees include lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja for the C. Narayana Reddy Award, filmmaker R. Narayana Murthy for the Kantha Rao Award, veteran director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao for the B. N. Reddy Award, and producer Ramesh Prasad with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award.
Chiranjeevi’s awards and workfront
Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Telugu cinema, Chiranjeevi’s career spans more than four decades, during which he has received multiple major accolades, including several Filmfare Awards South and Nandi Awards. His contributions to Indian cinema were also recognized with the civilian honours Padma Bhushan in 2006 and Padma Vibhushan in 2024. The megastar is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming fantasy film Vishwambhara, a project that has generated significant anticipation among fans and industry observers alike.
