The Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress was institute since 1981: [1] [2] [3]
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 Villain winners since 1985:
The Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian winners was commissioned since 1996:
The Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian the award was first given in 1985. Brahmanandam and M. S. Narayana have each won the award five times, and Suthi Velu won the award thrice.
The Nandi Award for Best Child Actor winners since 1981:
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.
This is a list of winners of the Nandi Award for Best Art Director.
The Nandi Award for Best Audiographer winners was commissioned since 1981:
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:
Kunath Venu Madhav was an Indian actor, television presenter, mimicry artist and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He acted in approximately 500 films in a variety of roles, starting his career as an impressionist; imitating celebrities, politicians, and local dialects. He received breakthrough in cinema with works such as Master (1997), and Tholi Prema (1998).
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam, better known and credited by his initials AVS, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in Telugu cinema. A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor.
The Nandi Special Jury Award is given by the state government as part of its annual Nandi Awards for Telugu films since 1981.
Aishwarya Lakshmi Priya, popularly known as Sri Lakshmi, is an Indian actress who is known for her comic roles in Telugu films. She has also appeared in Tamil films. More than 500 films to her credit, she later turned her attention towards television serials. Lakshmi has received four Nandi Awards for Best Female Comedian.
The list of winners of the Nandi Award for Best Book on Telugu Cinema since 1995: