Andhra Pradesh sure as been split into two states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. But the long term film appreciation awards, Nandi for excellence in Telugu Cinema have been pending from 2012 to till date. From 2014, newly formed Telangan state decided to honor separately with different name and Nandi will be awarded by Andhra Pradesh government. So the last united Andhra Pradesh Nandi Awards have been announced today. The Cinematography Ministry released a press statement regarding the announcement of awards and when and where they will be given will be announced soon.
For the year 2012,
Best Film (Gold) : Eega
Best Second Film (Silver) : Minugurulu
Best Third Film (Bronze): Midhunam
Best Actor: Nani (Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu)
Best Actress: Samantha (Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu)
Best Music director: M.M. Keeravani (Eega) & Ilaiyaraja (Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu)
Best Popular Film: Julayi
Best Villain: Kicha Sudeepa
Best Director: S.S. Rajamouli.
For the year 2013;
Best Film: Mirchi
Best Popular Film: Attharintiki Daredi
Best Family Values Film: Seethamma Vakitlo Srimalle Chettu
Best Dialogue Writer: Trivikram Srinivas(Attharintiki Daredi)
Best Music Director: Devi Sri Prasad (Attharintiki Daredi)
Best Debut Director: Koratala Siva (Mirchi)
Best Screenplay : Merlapaka Gandhi (Venkatadri Express)
Best Story : Indraganti Mohan Krishna
Best National Integration Film: Alias Janaki
Best Director: Daya Kodavatiganti (Alias Janaki)
These are the awards announced in various categories for 2012 and 2013. Several people are happy but few sections have started commenting about political interests in this awards matter. Whoever is right or wrong, we would like to congratulate all the winners for their hard work!
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