Star-Studded Night: Telangana's Prestigious Film Awards Shine Bright

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy presented the NTR National Film Award to actor Chiranjeevi. Kamal Haasan received the Paidi Jairaj Award, and Jayasudha was honored with the Akkineni Nageswara Rao Award. The event highlighted Telangana's contribution to cinema with awards for industry veterans and upcoming stars.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad | Updated: 20-03-2026 09:18 IST | Created: 20-03-2026 09:18 IST
Star-Studded Night: Telangana's Prestigious Film Awards Shine Bright
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Telangana celebrated a night of cinematic glory in a star-studded ceremony where Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy bestowed the NTR National Film Award on actor Chiranjeevi. The event, held on Thursday, showcased the state's dedication to honoring film excellence.

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan was awarded the Paidi Jairaj Film Award, recognizing his monumental influence on Indian cinema. The awards extended to veteran actress Jayasudha, who received the Akkineni Nageswara Rao Film Award, and Kamal Haasan accepted the B N Reddy Film Award on behalf of veteran director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, proving the high esteem in which these cinema icons are held.

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and Rashmika Mandanna captured the spotlight as best leading actor and actress, invigorating Hyderabad's burgeoning status as a global cinema hub. In his speech, Chiranjeevi praised CM Revanth Reddy's vision and urged Andhra Pradesh to renew its dedication to supporting the film industry.

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