Allu Arjun wins Gaddar Award for ‘Pushpa 2’ at Telangana film awards

Allu Arjun received the esteemed Gaddar Award for Best Actor for his role in Pushpa 2 at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards, a vibrant celebration of cinema. The ceremony, attended by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, highlighted a significant alignment between the state’s political leadership and the Telugu film industry.

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The awards ceremony not only celebrated artistic excellence but also marked a turning point in Allu Arjun’s relationship with political figures, which had previously been strained. His warm interactions and shared stage moments with CM Revanth Reddy were viewed as a step toward reconciliation and mutual respect.

Humbled and grateful to receive the Gaddar Award for Best Actor for #Pushpa2.

My heartfelt thanks to the Government of Telangana, The Honourable CM Sri @revanth_anumula Garu, Deputy CM @Bhatti_Mallu Garu, Cinematography Minister @KomatireddyKVR Garu, #DilRaju garu & all the Jury… pic.twitter.com/pAm5HBjU3E

— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun)

Humbled and grateful to receive the Gaddar Award for Best Actor for #Pushpa2.

My heartfelt thanks to the Government of Telangana, The Honourable CM Sri @revanth_anumula Garu, Deputy CM @Bhatti_Mallu Garu, Cinematography Minister @KomatireddyKVR Garu, #DilRaju garu & all the Jury… pic.twitter.com/pAm5HBjU3E

— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) June 14, 2025

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Other major recognitions of the evening included Kalki 2898 AD being named Best Film, and filmmaker Nag Ashwin receiving the Best Director award for his visionary storytelling and direction. The presence of several top names from the film fraternity and government made the event a grand showcase of Telangana’s cultural pride and commitment to cinema.