Hyderabad, April 16 -- In a significant step towards honouring excellence in cinema, the Telangana State Government has launched the prestigious Gaddar Telangana Film Awards.

A key jury meeting was held on Wednesday at the FDC Conference Hall, chaired by veteran actress Jayasudha. The meeting marked the beginning of the evaluation process for the awards, which have garnered an overwhelming 1,248 nominations across various categories.

Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) Chairman Dil Raju addressed the jury members, highlighting the importance of conducting the selection process with impartiality and integrity.

Emphasising that these awards should elevate Telugu cinema to national prominence, he pointed out that such a robust res...