This is the list of winners of the Nandi Award for Best Feature Films since 1964. [1] [2]
Sri Latha Reddy known by her stage name Roja, is an Indian politician and former actress. She is currently serving as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement of Andhra Pradesh. She was a leading actress in Tamil and Telugu films from 1991 to 2002. She has also acted in a few Kannada and Malayalam-language films. She won three Nandi Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh the awards are named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people.
The Nandi Award for Best Actor was commissioned by the Nandi Awards committee in 1977. The winner is awarded a "Silver Nandi", "Sri Rajendra Prasad Gold Medal", cash award and a commendation certificate. Venkatesh has won the most Best Actor awards with five wins, followed by Mahesh Babu with four wins.
The Nandi Award for Best Actress was commissioned in 1977. The winner is awarded a "Silver Nandi" and a cash award of ₹30,000.
The Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress was institute since 1981:
The Nandi Award for Best Villain winners since 1985:
The Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer winners was commissioned since 1977:
The Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer was commissioned in the year 1977. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam holds the successful record of winning most Nandi Awards for Best Playback Singer Male that is 19 times. From 2004, this award is known as Ghantasala Venkateswararao Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
The Akkineni Award for best home-viewing feature film winners was commissioned in 1991:
The Nandi Award for Best Child Actress winners since 1977:
The Nandi Award for Best Story Writer was commissioned since 1965:
The Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer was commissioned by the Nandi Awards committee in 1977. The winner is awarded a "Copper Nandi", a cash award of ₹10,000 and a commendation certificate.
The Nandi Award for Best Makeup Artist winners:Since 1991
The Nandi Award for Best Debut Director winners since 1981:
The Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer winners since 1985:
The Nandi Award for Sarojini Award Film on National Integration was commissioned in 1983:
Rasool Ellore Reddy, also known as Rasool, is an Indian cinematographer, screenwriter, and director known for his works in Telugu, and Hindi films. He is the brother-in-law and cousin of noted cinematographers, S. Gopal Reddy and Sameer Reddy, respectively. He is known for his works in films such as Gaayam, Gulabi, Chitram, and others. He made his debut as a director with the romantic comedy, Okariki Okaru. He has garnered three state Nandi Awards.
Naramalli Sivaprasad was an Indian film actor turned politician, belonging to Telugu Desam Party. In the 2009 election he was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Chittoor constituency in Andhra Pradesh. He dressed himself up in many roles in protesting against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh state. He was also one of the MPs who were suspended for protesting in Indian Parliament against the bifurcation of the state. He also protested by dressing himself up as B. R. Ambedkar demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh.
The Nandi Special Jury Award is given by the state government as part of its annual Nandi Awards for Telugu films since 1981.
The list of winners of the Nandi Award for Best Book on Telugu Cinema since 1995: