Gaddar Awards 2025 Announced

• The Gaddar Awards for films released in 2025 were announced on Saturday. Veteran actor Chiranjeevi will receive the prestigious NTR National Award. Actor Kamal Haasan will receive the Paidi Jayaraj Award. Lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja will be honored with the Sinare Award.
• Film producer Tammareddy Bharadwaja announced the Special Jury Awards. The awards cover films and short films that received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31, 2025.
• The award ceremony will take place on March 19, which coincides with the Ugadi festival.

Special Awards

• NTR National Award – Chiranjeevi
• Paidi Jayaraj Award – Kamal Haasan
• Nagireddy–Chakrapani Award – Ashwini Dutt
• ANR Award – Jayasudha

Feature Film Awards

• Best Film – Raju Weds Rambai
• Best Second Film – Dandora
• Best Third Film – The Great Pre Wedding Show
• Best Actor – Naga Chaitanya (Tandel)
• Best Actress – Rashmika (The Girlfriend)
• Best Director – Sailu (Raju Weds Rambai)
• Best Feature Film on National Integration – Tandel
• Best Social Message Film – Court
• Best Documentary – Unity
• Best Popular Film – Sankranthiki Yaaraan
• Best Debut Director (Feature Film) – Sai Marthand (Little Hearts)
• Best Children’s Film – Anaganaga
• Best Supporting Actor – Sivaji
• Best Supporting Actress – Bhumika (Euphoria)
• Best Music Director – Mark Robin (Dandora)
• Best Male Singer – Anurag Kulkarni (Raju Weds Rambai)
• Best Female Singer – Sahithi (Kannappa)
• Best Child Actor – Master Rohan (The Great Pre Wedding Show)
• Best Story Writer – Gunasekhar (Euphoria)
• Best Screenplay – Anil Ravipudi (Sankranthikee Saaraanaam)
• Best Lyricist – Nandakishore (Kubera)
• Best Cinematographer – Karthik Ghattamaneni (Mirai)
• Best Editor – Sreekar Prasad (Mirai)