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{{Short description|Annual award in Telugu cinema and television}}
{{Short description|Annual award in Telugu cinema and television (1964–2016)}}
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|caption        =Swarna Nandi (The Golden Bull)
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  [[Telugu cinema]]<br />[[Telugu theatre]]<br />Telugu television
  [[Telugu cinema]]<br />[[Telugu theatre]]<br />[[Television Programme|Telugu television]]
|presenter      = [[Government of Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh Film, Television and Theatre Development Corporation]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ragalahari.com/news/3238/government-announces-nandi-awards-committee-members.aspx|title=Government announces Nandi Awards committee members|publisher=Ragalahari.com|date=23 December 2007|access-date=13 October 2012}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandi-awards-2012-and-2013-rajamouli-ilayaraja-samantha-and-prabhas-emerge-winners-4549659/|title=Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners|date=1 March 2017}}</ref>
|presenter      = [[Government of Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh Film, Television and Theatre Development Corporation]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ragalahari.com/news/3238/government-announces-nandi-awards-committee-members.aspx|title=Government announces Nandi Awards committee members|publisher=Ragalahari.com|date=23 December 2007|access-date=13 October 2012|archive-date=4 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304014909/http://www.ragalahari.com/news/3238/government-announces-nandi-awards-committee-members.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandi-awards-2012-and-2013-rajamouli-ilayaraja-samantha-and-prabhas-emerge-winners-4549659/|title=Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners|date=1 March 2017}}</ref>
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The '''Nandi Awards''' are the awards that recognise the excellence in [[Telugu cinema]], [[Telugu theatre]] and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in [[Indian cinema]]. Presented annually by the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]], the award is named after the big granite bull at [[Lepakshi]] — a cultural and historical symbol of the [[Telugu people]].
The '''Nandi Awards''' are annual awards presented by the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] to recognise excellence in [[Telugu cinema]], [[Telugu theatre|theatre]], and television, as well as lifetime achievements in [[Indian cinema]]. The awards were named after the [[Monolithic Bull, Andhra Pradesh|monolithic sculpture]] of the sacred bull in Hinduism, [[Nandi (Hinduism)|Nandi]], at [[Lepakshi]], a cultural and historical symbol of the [[Telugu people]].


Nandi Awards are presented in four categories: Gold (Swarnam), Silver (Rajatam), Bronze (Kamsyam), and Copper (Raagi). A variant, the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards for Theatre, is also given every year by the government for social, mythological and poetic dramas.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-13/news-interviews/34430644_1_sri-rama-rajyam-dookudu-jai-bolo-telangana|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627090518/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-13/news-interviews/34430644_1_sri-rama-rajyam-dookudu-jai-bolo-telangana|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 June 2013|title=2011 Nandi Awards winners list|first=Suresh|last=Kavirayani|agency=TNN|date=13 October 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=13 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/11/stories/2010111158730400.htm|title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News: ETV, SVBC, DD sweep Nandi awards|date=11 November 2010|access-date=13 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530134847/http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/11/stories/2010111158730400.htm|archive-date=30 May 2013|work=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The Nandi Awards were categorised into four levels: Swarnam (Gold), Rajatam (Silver), Kamsyam (Bronze), and Raagi (Copper). In addition to film and television awards, the government also presented the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards to honour outstanding contributions in social, mythological, and poetic dramas in Telugu theatre.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=13 October 2012 |title=2011 Nandi Awards winners list |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/2011-Nandi-Awards-winners-list/articleshow/16797289.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627090518/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-13/news-interviews/34430644_1_sri-rama-rajyam-dookudu-jai-bolo-telangana |archive-date=27 June 2013 |access-date=13 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |agency=TNN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=11 November 2010 |title=ETV, SVBC, DD sweep Nandi awards |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/11/stories/2010111158730400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530134847/http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/11/stories/2010111158730400.htm |archive-date=30 May 2013 |access-date=13 October 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>{{Nandi Awards}}
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== History ==
== History ==
The [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] commissioned the Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence and aesthetic values bearing cultural, educational, and social relevance and also promoting the integration and unity of the nation. Awards are given annually and are presented in a public event on the [[Ugadi]], Telugu New Year Day. The Government has transferred the activity relating to conferring Nandi Awards to the Film Television and Theatre Development Corporation. Since 1998, the awards are organised by them.
The [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] commissioned the Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence and aesthetic values bearing cultural, educational, and social relevance and also promoting the integration and unity of the nation. Awards were given annually and were presented in a public event on [[Ugadi]], Telugu New Year Day. The Government had transferred the activity relating to conferring Nandi Awards to the Film Television and Theatre Development Corporation. Since 1998, the awards have been organised by them.


The Awards are given in the categories of feature films, feature films on national integration, children's films, documentary films, educational films, and books/articles on Telugu cinema in Telugu language for the best films, producers, directors, artistes, and technicians. The awards are usually in the form of ''Golden Nandi'', ''Silver Nandi'', ''Bronze Nandi'', and ''Copper Nandi'', in addition to medals, commendation certificates.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020 | language=Telugu}}</ref>
The Awards were given in the categories of feature films, feature films on national integration, children's films, documentary films, educational films, and books/articles on Telugu cinema in Telugu language for the best films, producers, directors, artistes, and technicians. The awards were usually in the form of ''Golden Nandi'', ''Silver Nandi'', ''Bronze Nandi'', and ''Copper Nandi'', in addition to medals, and commendation certificates.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020 | language=Telugu}}</ref>


== Selection criteria ==
== Selection criteria ==
Annually, a state panel appointed by the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] selects the winning entry and the [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]] presents the awards in the award ceremony. A list of rules is presented every year in a document of regulations. The criteria for eligibility contains many clauses. Among them, there is a direct requirement that the film, and particularly films entering the competition, should be produced in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]], and in case of co-production involving a foreign entity, there are as many conditions which should be fulfilled in order for the film to qualify.<ref>{{cite news|date=12 November 2006|title=Front Page: Nandi awards for 2005 announced|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/12/stories/2006111217510100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061203043043/http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/12/stories/2006111217510100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2006|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=13 October 2012}}</ref>
Annually, a state panel appointed by the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] selected the winning entries and the [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]] presented the awards at the public ceremony. A list of rules was presented every year in a document of regulations. The criteria for eligibility included many clauses. Among them is a direct requirement that the film, and particularly the feature films entering the competition, should be produced in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and in the case of co-production involving a foreign entity, there were as many conditions which should be fulfilled in order for the film to qualify.<ref>{{cite news|date=12 November 2006|title=Front Page: Nandi awards for 2005 announced|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/12/stories/2006111217510100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061203043043/http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/12/stories/2006111217510100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2006|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=13 October 2012}}</ref>


According to the criteria, in order to be eligible for consideration of the jury, a film should be certified by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] between 1 January and 31 December. The Government do not have influence over which films are selected for consideration and which films ultimately win awards. However, there are strict criteria which are being scrutinised by the government as to whether a film is eligible for consideration by the jury panels.<ref>{{cite news|date=17 June 2004|title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News: Nandi Natakotsavam from June 19|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/17/stories/2004061713090300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040804010734/http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/17/stories/2004061713090300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 August 2004|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=13 October 2012}}</ref>
In order to be eligible for consideration of the jury, a film should have been certified by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] between 1 January and 31 December. The Government did not have influence over which films are selected for consideration and which films ultimately win the award. However, there were strict criteria which determined whether a film was eligible for consideration by the jury panels.<ref>{{cite news|date=17 June 2004|title=Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News: Nandi Natakotsavam from June 19|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/17/stories/2004061713090300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040804010734/http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/17/stories/2004061713090300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 August 2004|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=13 October 2012}}</ref>


== Honorary Awards – Gold ==
== Honorary Awards – Gold ==
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=== Raghupathi Venkaiah Award ===
=== Raghupathi Venkaiah Award ===
{{Main|Raghupathi Venkaiah Award}}
{{Main|Raghupathi Venkaiah Award}}
The award is named after [[Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu]], and presented annually to "an eminent film personality for his outstanding contribution to [[Telugu cinema]]." (since 1980).<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=RAGHUPATHI VENKAIAH AWARDEES|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/raghupathi-Venkaiah-Awardees.html|website=APSFTVTDC|access-date=3 January 2021}}</ref>
The award is named after [[Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu]], and presented annually to "an eminent film personality for his outstanding contribution to [[Telugu cinema]]." (since 1980).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Raghupathi Venkaiah Awardees |url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/raghupathi-Venkaiah-Awardees.html |access-date=3 January 2021 |website=Andhra Pradesh State Film, Television & Theatre Development Corporation}}</ref>


=== NTR National Award ===
=== NTR National Award ===
{{Main|NTR National Award}}
{{Main|NTR National Award}}
The NTR National Award is named in the memory of former chief minister and actor [[N. T. Rama Rao]], and is presented to "an eminent film
 
personality every year for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema." (since 1996).<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=N.T.R. NATIONAL FILM AWARDEES|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/ntr-national-film-award.html|website=APSFTVTDC|access-date=3 January 2021}}</ref>
The NTR National Award is named in the memory of former chief minister and actor [[N. T. Rama Rao]], and is presented to "an eminent film personality every year for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema." (since 1996).<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=N.T.R. NATIONAL FILM AWARDEES|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/ntr-national-film-award.html|website=APSFTVTDC|access-date=3 January 2021}}</ref>


=== BN Reddy National Award ===
=== BN Reddy National Award ===
The award is named after director [[B. N. Reddy]] and is presented to "an eminent film Director for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the Indian Cinema," annually from 2009. The awardee receives a cash price of {{Indian Rupee}}2 [[lakh]], a special memento, citation and shawl.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=B N REDDY NATIONAL FILM AWARDEES|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/bn-reddy-national-film-award.html|website=APSFTVTDC|access-date=3 January 2021}}</ref>
The award is named after director [[B. N. Reddy]] and is presented to "an eminent film director for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the Indian Cinema," annually from 2009. The awardee receives a cash price of {{Indian Rupee}}2 [[lakh]], a special memento, citation and shawl.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=B N REDDY NATIONAL FILM AWARDEES|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/bn-reddy-national-film-award.html|website=APSFTVTDC|access-date=3 January 2021}}</ref>
* 2008: [[K. B. Tilak]] (director and producer)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/17/stories/2010031761470100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323003638/http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/17/stories/2010031761470100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 March 2010|title= Nandi Award for Ravi Teja, Swati |date=17 March 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=22 March 2010}}</ref>
* 2008: [[K. B. Tilak]] (director and producer)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/17/stories/2010031761470100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323003638/http://www.hindu.com/2010/03/17/stories/2010031761470100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 March 2010|title= Nandi Award for Ravi Teja, Swati |date=17 March 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=22 March 2010}}</ref>
* 2009: [[Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao|K. Raghavendra Rao]] (film director)<ref>{{cite web|author=Prakash KL|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/top-stories/2010/saroja-devi-ntr-award-071210.html|title=B Saroja .in|date=7 December 2010|access-date=28 May 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101209101951/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/top-stories/2010/saroja-devi-ntr-award-071210.html|archive-date=9 December 2010}}</ref>
* 2009: [[Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao|K. Raghavendra Rao]] (film director){{Citation needed|date=October 2025}}
* 2011: [[Shyam Benegal]] (film director)<ref name=autogenerated1>[[Eenadu]] daily, Eeenadu Cinema, Page 10, Nandi lifetime achievement awards, retrieved, 24 March 2013.</ref>
* 2011: [[Shyam Benegal]] (film director)<ref name=autogenerated1>[[Eenadu]] daily, Eeenadu Cinema, Page 10, Nandi lifetime achievement awards, retrieved, 24 March 2013.</ref>
* 2012: [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]] (director and producer)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/spb-hema-malini-bag-ntr-awards/article17821614.ece|title=S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards|first=Special|last=Correspondent}}</ref>
* 2012: [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]] (director and producer)<ref name="auto1">{{cite web |date=5 April 2017 |title=S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/spb-hema-malini-bag-ntr-awards/article17821614.ece |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* 2013: [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]] (director)<ref name="auto1" />
* 2013: [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]] (director)<ref name="auto1" />
* 2014: [[S. S. Rajamouli]] (director)
* 2014: [[S. S. Rajamouli]] (director)
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=== Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award ===
=== Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award ===
Named after filmmakers, [[B. Nagi Reddy]] and [[Aluri Chakrapani]], the award is presented annually since 2009 to "an eminent film Producer or Writer or Technician or Infrastructure provider to the film industry for outstanding growth and development of the Indian Cinema every year." The awardee receives a cash price of {{Indian Rupee}}2 [[lakh]], a special memento, citation and shawl.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=NAGIREDDY & CHAKRAPANI NATIONAL FILM AWARDEES|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nagireddy-chakrapani-national-film-award.html|access-date=3 January 2021|website=APSFTVTDC}}</ref>
Named after filmmakers, [[Nagi Reddi]] and [[Chakrapani (filmmaker)|Chakrapani]], the award is presented annually since 2009 to "an eminent film producer or writer or technician or infrastructure provider to the film industry for outstanding growth and development of Indian cinema every year." The awardee receives a cash price of {{Indian Rupee}}2 [[lakh]], a special memento, citation and shawl.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=NAGIREDDY & CHAKRAPANI NATIONAL FILM AWARDEES|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nagireddy-chakrapani-national-film-award.html|access-date=3 January 2021|website=APSFTVTDC}}</ref>
* 2008: [[Akkineni Ramesh Prasad]] – (film producer)
* 2008: [[Akkineni Ramesh Prasad]] – (film producer)
* 2009: [[Ramoji Rao]] – (film producer)
* 2009: [[Ramoji Rao]] – (film producer)
* 2010: [[M. Saravanan (film producer)|M. Saravanan]] and Balasubramanian
* 2010: [[M. Saravanan (producer)|M. Saravanan]] and Balasubramanian
* 2011: G. Adiseshagiri Rao – (film producer)<ref name="autogenerated1" />
* 2011: G. Adiseshagiri Rao – (film producer)<ref name="autogenerated1" />
* 2012: [[Daggubati Suresh Babu]] – (film producer)<ref name="auto1" />
* 2012: [[Daggubati Suresh Babu]] – (film producer)<ref name="auto1" />
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* 2014: R. Narayan Reddy (producer)
* 2014: R. Narayan Reddy (producer)
* 2015: [[M. M. Keeravani]] (music director)
* 2015: [[M. M. Keeravani]] (music director)
* 2016: [[K. S. Rama Rao]] (producer)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/13-nandi-awards-for-baahubali/articleshow/61655551.cms|title=Andhra Pradesh government announces Nandi awards for 2014–2016 – Times of India}}</ref>
* 2016: [[K. S. Rama Rao]] (producer)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/13-nandi-awards-for-baahubali/articleshow/61655551.cms|title=Andhra Pradesh government announces Nandi awards for 2014–2016}}</ref>


== Gold ==
== Gold ==
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== Copper ==
== Copper ==
=== Since 1977 ===
 
* [[Nandi Award for Best Story Writer|Best Story Writer]]: since 1965
 
* [[Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer|Best Cinematographer]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer|Best Cinematographer]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Child Actress|Best Child Actress]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer|Best Screenplay Writer]]: since 1978
* [[Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer|Best Screenplay Writer]]: since 1978
* [[Nandi Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director|Best First Film of a Director]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Story Writer|Best Story Writer]]: since 1965


=== Since 1981 ===
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Audiographer|Best Audiographer]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Audiographer|Best Audiographer]]: since 1981
=== Since 1985 ===
* [[Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director|Best First Film of a Director]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor|Best Character Actor]]: since 1994
* [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actress|Best Character Actress]]: since 1994
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Male Comedian]]: since 1985
* [[Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian|Best Female Comedian]]: since 1999
* [[Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer|Best Dialogue Writer]]: since 1983
* [[Nandi Award for Best Choreographer|Best Choreographer]]: since 1985
* [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]]: since 1981
=== Others ===
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist|Best Male Dubbing Artist]]: since 1997
* [[Nandi Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist|Best Female Dubbing Artist]]: since 1997
* [[Nandi Award for Best Book on Telugu Cinema|Best Book on Telugu Cinema]]: since 1995
* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain|Best Villain]]: since 1985
* [[Nandi Award for Best Child Actor|Best Child Actor]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Child Actor|Best Child Actor]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Child Actress|Best Child Actress]]: since 1977
* [[Nandi Award for Best Editor|Best Editor]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Editor|Best Editor]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Art Director|Best Art Director]]: 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Art Director|Best Art Director]]: 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Makeup Artist|Best Makeup Artist]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Makeup Artist|Best Makeup Artist]]: since 1981
* [[Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer|Best Dialogue Writer]]: since 1983
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Best Male Comedian]]: since 1985
* [[Nandi Award for Best Choreographer|Best Choreographer]]: since 1985
* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain|Best Villain]]: since 1985
* [[Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer|Best Costume Designer]]: since 1985
* [[Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer|Best Costume Designer]]: since 1985
* [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor|Best Character Actor]]: since 1994
* [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actress|Best Character Actress]]: since 1994
* [[Nandi Award for Best Book on Telugu Cinema|Best Book on Telugu Cinema]]: since 1995
* [[Nandi Award for Best Film Critic|Best Film Critic on Telugu Cinema]]: since 1995
* [[Nandi Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist|Best Male Dubbing Artist]]: since 1997
* [[Nandi Award for Best Female Dubbing Artist|Best Female Dubbing Artist]]: since 1997
* [[Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian|Best Female Comedian]]: since 1999
* [[Nandi Award for Best Fight Master|Best Fight Master]]: since 1999
* [[Nandi Award for Best Fight Master|Best Fight Master]]: since 1999
* [[Nandi Award for Best Film Critic|Best Film Critic on Telugu Cinema]]: since 1995
* [[Nandi Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]: since 2005
* [[Nandi Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]: since 2005


== Criticism and controversies ==
== Nandi Award for Best Educational Film ==
The [[Nandi Awards of 2014]] have sparked a controversy where a few Telugu filmmakers have alleged political favouritism, casteism and negligence.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=17 November 2017|title=Nandi Awards row hits Tollywood: A lowdown on the allegations of political favours, casteism, negligence|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nandi-awards-row-hits-tollywood-a-lowdown-on-the-allegations-of-political-favours-casteism-negligence-4214271.html|access-date=31 December 2020|website=Firstpost}}</ref>
Since 1981, a Nandi Award for Best Educational Film has been attributed, although it was not awarded even year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nandi awards 2009 announced - Telugu cinema news |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2009.html |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref>
 
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The producer of ''[[Race Gurram]]'' (2014), [[Nallamalupu Bujji]] felt that his film was ignored despite being "the biggest hit of 2014" as they did not indulge in lobbying. [[Bunny Vasu]], a close associate of the [[Allu–Konidela family]] also echoed the same.<ref name=":0" /> Some have pointed out that the winners mainly belonged to the [[Kamma (caste)|Kamma]] community.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=19 November 2017|title=Nandi Awards influenced by Balakrishna?|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/191117/nandi-awards-influenced-by-balakrishna.html|access-date=31 December 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> [[Gunasekhar]], the director of 2015 film [[Rudhramadevi (film)|''Rudhramadevi'']], in an open letter to the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] wrote: "Why wasn't ''Rudhramadevi'' considered for one of the three Best Feature Film awards, despite its subject, which highlighted the achievements of a queen? Wasn't it even good enough for a jury award?" Producer [[Bandla Ganesh]] dubbed the awards as "Cycle Awards" taking a dig at the symbol of then ruling [[Telugu Desam Party]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Palat|first=Lakshana N.|last2=|first2=|last3=|first3=|date=23 November 2017|title=Nandi Awards 2017: Balakrishna over Baahubali Prabhas and nepotism allegations. What went wrong?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nandi-awards-2017-nepotism-balakrishna-baahubali-prabhas-1092530-2017-11-23|access-date=31 December 2020|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
!Year
!Film
!Winner
|-
|2009
|Vimukti
|
|-
|2008
|Adavi Naa Thalliro
|Alla Rambabu
|-
|2007
|Good Bad Ugly
|Magapu Suryakamala
|-
|2005
|Blue
|T. Sulthan
|-
|2000
|Madhura Kshanam (Aid for AIDS)
|Alla Rambabu
|-
|1990
|Dhanalakshmi Kataksham
|
|-
|1986
|''Keetakalu Prakruthi Yokka Adbutha Vara Prasadam''
|
|-
|1985
|Bhoosara Pariksha
|K. S. Ch. Bose
|-
|1984
|Polio
|K. S. Ch. Bose
|-
|1981
|Manchineeti Saraphara
|''C. D. Kishore''
|}


Responding to the allegations, [[Nara Lokesh]], then IT minister and the son of the [[Chief minister (India)|chief minister]] [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]], asked why [[Hyderabad]]-based filmmakers were being critical of the state which they were not residents of.<ref name=":1" /> Actor-director [[Posani Krishna Murali]] returned his Nandi Award for [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] (2015), condemning Lokesh's comments.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=22 November 2017|title=Nandi Awards: Posani Krishna Murali returns his Best Supporting Actor honour as sign of protest|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nandi-awards-posani-krishna-murali-returns-his-best-supporting-actor-honour-as-sign-of-protest-4222775.html|access-date=31 December 2020|website=Firstpost}}</ref> Chief minister Naidu said that he never expected that the awards would trigger so much controversy.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=20 November 2017|title=Row over Nandi awards pains CM|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/row-over-nandi-awards-pains-cm/article20606799.ece|access-date=31 December 2020|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
==See also==
* [[Telangana Gaddar Film Awards]]


== References ==
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Nandi Awards
Nandi Awards of 2016
File:NandiAwards.jpg
Sponsored byGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Presented byAndhra Pradesh Film, Television and Theatre Development Corporation[1][2]
StatusActive
Established1964
First awarded1964
Last awarded2016
Websiteapsftvtdc.in/nandi-awards

The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television, as well as lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. The awards were named after the monolithic sculpture of the sacred bull in Hinduism, Nandi, at Lepakshi, a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people.

The Nandi Awards were categorised into four levels: Swarnam (Gold), Rajatam (Silver), Kamsyam (Bronze), and Raagi (Copper). In addition to film and television awards, the government also presented the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards to honour outstanding contributions in social, mythological, and poetic dramas in Telugu theatre.[3][4]Template:Nandi Awards

History[edit | edit source]

The Government of Andhra Pradesh commissioned the Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence and aesthetic values bearing cultural, educational, and social relevance and also promoting the integration and unity of the nation. Awards were given annually and were presented in a public event on Ugadi, Telugu New Year Day. The Government had transferred the activity relating to conferring Nandi Awards to the Film Television and Theatre Development Corporation. Since 1998, the awards have been organised by them.

The Awards were given in the categories of feature films, feature films on national integration, children's films, documentary films, educational films, and books/articles on Telugu cinema in Telugu language for the best films, producers, directors, artistes, and technicians. The awards were usually in the form of Golden Nandi, Silver Nandi, Bronze Nandi, and Copper Nandi, in addition to medals, and commendation certificates.[5]

Selection criteria[edit | edit source]

Annually, a state panel appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh selected the winning entries and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh presented the awards at the public ceremony. A list of rules was presented every year in a document of regulations. The criteria for eligibility included many clauses. Among them is a direct requirement that the film, and particularly the feature films entering the competition, should be produced in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and in the case of co-production involving a foreign entity, there were as many conditions which should be fulfilled in order for the film to qualify.[6]

In order to be eligible for consideration of the jury, a film should have been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification between 1 January and 31 December. The Government did not have influence over which films are selected for consideration and which films ultimately win the award. However, there were strict criteria which determined whether a film was eligible for consideration by the jury panels.[7]

Honorary Awards – Gold[edit | edit source]

Raghupathi Venkaiah Award[edit | edit source]

Main article: Raghupathi Venkaiah Award

The award is named after Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, and presented annually to "an eminent film personality for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema." (since 1980).[8]

NTR National Award[edit | edit source]

Main article: NTR National Award

The NTR National Award is named in the memory of former chief minister and actor N. T. Rama Rao, and is presented to "an eminent film personality every year for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema." (since 1996).[9]

BN Reddy National Award[edit | edit source]

The award is named after director B. N. Reddy and is presented to "an eminent film director for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of the Indian Cinema," annually from 2009. The awardee receives a cash price of ₹2 lakh, a special memento, citation and shawl.[10]

Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award[edit | edit source]

Named after filmmakers, Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani, the award is presented annually since 2009 to "an eminent film producer or writer or technician or infrastructure provider to the film industry for outstanding growth and development of Indian cinema every year." The awardee receives a cash price of ₹2 lakh, a special memento, citation and shawl.[15]

Gold[edit | edit source]

Silver[edit | edit source]

Copper[edit | edit source]

Nandi Award for Best Educational Film[edit | edit source]

Since 1981, a Nandi Award for Best Educational Film has been attributed, although it was not awarded even year.[17]

Year Film Winner
2009 Vimukti
2008 Adavi Naa Thalliro Alla Rambabu
2007 Good Bad Ugly Magapu Suryakamala
2005 Blue T. Sulthan
2000 Madhura Kshanam (Aid for AIDS) Alla Rambabu
1990 Dhanalakshmi Kataksham
1986 Keetakalu Prakruthi Yokka Adbutha Vara Prasadam
1985 Bhoosara Pariksha K. S. Ch. Bose
1984 Polio K. S. Ch. Bose
1981 Manchineeti Saraphara C. D. Kishore

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Government announces Nandi Awards committee members". Ragalahari.com. 23 December 2007. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  2. ↑ "Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners". 1 March 2017.
  3. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (13 October 2012). "2011 Nandi Awards winners list". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  4. ↑ "ETV, SVBC, DD sweep Nandi awards". The Hindu. 11 November 2010. Archived from the original on 30 May 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  5. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  6. ↑ "Front Page: Nandi awards for 2005 announced". The Hindu. 12 November 2006. Archived from the original on 3 December 2006. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  7. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News: Nandi Natakotsavam from June 19". The Hindu. 17 June 2004. Archived from the original on 4 August 2004. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  8. ↑ "Raghupathi Venkaiah Awardees". Andhra Pradesh State Film, Television & Theatre Development Corporation. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  9. ↑ "N.T.R. NATIONAL FILM AWARDEES". APSFTVTDC. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  10. ↑ "B N REDDY NATIONAL FILM AWARDEES". APSFTVTDC. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  11. ↑ "Nandi Award for Ravi Teja, Swati". The Hindu. 17 March 2010. Archived from the original on 23 March 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Eenadu daily, Eeenadu Cinema, Page 10, Nandi lifetime achievement awards, retrieved, 24 March 2013.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 "S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards". The Hindu. 5 April 2017.
  14. ↑ Awards Winners List For 2014, 2015 and 2016[permanent dead link]
  15. ↑ "NAGIREDDY & CHAKRAPANI NATIONAL FILM AWARDEES". APSFTVTDC. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  16. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh government announces Nandi awards for 2014–2016".
  17. ↑ "Nandi awards 2009 announced - Telugu cinema news". www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 15 January 2024.

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