Hyderabad is the safest place and will be a global hub for film production
CM Revanth Reddy invites investors to invest in Hyderabad in the wake of the Middle East crisis
The TG government is encouraging the film industry on par with IT, Pharma
The Government is presenting the Gaddar film wards to promote young talent
HYDERABAD, MARCH 20, 2026: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government will introduce a single window policy soon to get all permissions at one go online for film production in the most happening Hyderabad city.
Speaking at the Gaddar film award presentation programme on Thursday night, the Chief Minister said that the government was ready to encourage film production from different parts of the world in Hyderabad and make it a global destination for film industry. Netflix has already opened its GCC centre, and it was a clear indication of the arrival of Hollywood in the city. South Korea was leading in the film industry. Japan, Korea and the US film industry will also be invited to Hyderabad and make the film industry a big economy generating.
Stating that Hyderabad is the safest place even during the world wars, the CM said that the government was encouraging the Film industry on par with the IT and Pharma industry. “My government is ready to give assurance to the investors who invest in Hyderabad in the current situation in Dubai”, he stated.
Recalling the services of Gaddar, who created awareness among people about the social issues through his revolutionary songs, CM Revanth Reddy said that the awards presented to the youngsters by the seniors would encourage new talents in the film industry. “As a CM, I have a responsibility and accountability to encourage new talent and create space to perform them”.
The Chief Minister remembered NTR, ANR, Ramanaidu and Krishna who made efforts to bring the Telugu film industry to Hyderabad from Tamil Nadu. Ramoji Rao set up Ramoji Film City. Prabhakar Reddy and Dasari Narayana Rao supported the film workers, he reminded.
Main category winners
- Best Film:Raju Weds Rambai
- Second Best Film:Dhandoraa
- Third Best Film: The Great Pre-Wedding Show
- Best Director:Sailu (Raju Weds Rambai)
- Best Actor:Naga Chaitanya (Thandel)
- Best Actress: Rashmika Mandanna(The Girlfriend)
- Best Supporting Actor:Shivaji (Dhandoraa)
- Best Supporting Actress:Bhumika (Euphoria)
- Best Music Director:Mark K Robin (Dhandoraa)
- Best Male Playback Singer:Anurag Kulkarni (Raju Weds Rambai)
- Best Female Playback Singer:Sahithi Chaganti (Kannappa)
- Best Comedian:Krishna Teja (Jigris)
- Best Child Actor:Rohan Roy (The Great Pre-Wedding Show)
Film and technical awards
- National Integration Film:Thandel
- Best Environmental Film:Igua
- Best Debut Feature Film:Little Hearts
- Best Entertainment Film: Sankranthiki Vasthunnam
- Best Social Message Film:Court
- Best Special Effects Film: Mirai
- Best Children’s Film:Anaganagana
- Best Story Writer: Gunasekhar (Euphoria)
- Best Screenplay Writer:Anil Ravipudi
- Best Lyricist: Nandakishore (Kuberaa)
- Best Cinematographer: Karthik Ghattamaneni (Mirai)
- Best Editor:Sreekar Prasad (Mirai)
- Best Audiographer: R. Rajakrishnan (Kishkindhapuri)
- Best Choreographer: Gira Gira Gira (Champion)
- Best Art Director: Thota Tharani (Champion)
- Best Makeup Artist: Govind (Akhanda 2)
- Best Costume Designer:Chandrakant (Champion)
Special jury awards
- Best Special Jury Film: 23
- Best Male Actor: Chaitu Jonnalagadda (Raju Weds Rambai)
- Best Actress: Ananthika (8 Vasanthalu)
- Special Jury Hero: Roshan (Champion)
Legendary honour awards
- NTR National Award: Chiranjeevi
- ANR Award: Jayasudha
- Kantha Rao Award:R Narayana Murthy
- BN Reddy Award: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
- Paidi Jairaj Award: Kamal Haasan
- Nagireddy Chakrapani Award: Ashwini Dutt
- C Narayana Reddy Award:Suddala Ashok Teja
