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Nandi Film and TV Awards Set for Revival
The state government plans to bring back the Nandi Awards.
These awards honor people who work in Telugu movies and television.
Awards will cover years from 2012 through 2025.
Older awards for 2012 to 2016 had already been announced but were not yet presented.
Additional awards will be given for later years.
Committees will choose the winners after being formed in October.
The ceremonies are planned for December 2026.
Winners will receive trophies, certificates and cash prizes.
The Andhra Pradesh government plans to present Nandi Film and TV Awards for 2012-2016 and establish awards through 2025.
For 2017-2024, four awards will be presented each year: two production awards and two Special Jury awards.
Committees will be formed in October, selections made in November, and ceremonies completed by December 2026.
Film and National Film Awards will be held in Amaravati or Vijayawada, while TV awards will be presented in Tirupati.
The film category will have 46 awards and the television category 48 awards, with statuettes, certificates and cash prizes for recipients.
- Who
- The state government, led in this announcement by FDC chairman P Bharat Bhushan, will organize the awards.
- What
- The government will revive the Nandi Film and TV Awards for 2012-2016 and present awards for subsequent years through 2025.
- Where
- Film and National Film Award ceremonies will be held in Amaravati or Vijayawada; the TV awards ceremony will be held in Tirupati.
- When
- Committees will be constituted in October, selections will take place in November, and ceremonies are scheduled to be completed by December 2026.
- Why
- The awards aim to recognize and honor artists and technicians in the Telugu film and television industries.
Key facts
- Award years
- 2012 through 2025
- Film awards
- 46 awards in the film category
- Television awards
- 48 awards in the TV category
- Selection schedule
- Committees in October; selection process in November
- Ceremony schedule
- Ceremonies planned for December and completed by December 2026
- Film venues
- Amaravati or Vijayawada
- TV venue
- Tirupati










