Archive · 24 Sep 2026

Nandi Awards Revival Offers Andhra Pradesh Film Industry Renewal

Nandi Awards Revival Offers Andhra Pradesh Film Industry Renewal

The Nandi Awards are important prizes for people who make Telugu films and television programs.

They recognize actors, directors, writers, musicians and many other workers.

The awards were not held for more than a decade.

The Andhra Pradesh government now plans to bring them back for awards covering 2012 through 2025.

Awards for earlier years are expected in Vijayawada in November 2026.

Later awards are expected to be announced in November, with ceremonies planned for December.

Film events are planned around Amaravati and Vijayawada, while television awards are planned in Tirupati.

The revival could help people remember how Telugu cinema changed during this period.

The article says the awards should be fair, continuous and inclusive of technical workers.

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