More than 30 Telugu films have been submitted for consideration for the prestigious National Awards, according to sources.
National Awards 2024
These films will be screened for a panel of approximately 25 jury members from various film industries in New Delhi over the next few weeks. The submissions include all Telugu films released and certified in 2022, which will compete with movies in other languages for recognition in various categories.
The submission of Telugu films for the National Awards reflects the industry’s ambition to excel . It will get the recognition on a national level. Over the years, Telugu cinema has seen success at the National Awards, with films like ‘Uppena’, ‘Colour Photo’, ‘Jersey’, ‘Mahanati’, ‘Pelli Choopulu’, and ‘The Ghazi Attack’. These expectional films are receiving accolades in various categories from 2016 to 2022. These achievements have raised the bar for Telugu cinema and increased the anticipation for this year’s awards.
The competition for National Awards in categories such as best acting, direction, script, and overall film quality is intense. Telugu filmmakers and actors are eager to showcase their talent and craftsmanship on a national platform, hoping to secure recognition for their contributions to cinema. The jury members will have the challenging task of evaluating the submitted films and determining the winners based on artistic merit and storytelling excellence.
As the screening and evaluation process unfolds in the coming weeks, industry insiders and audiences alike will eagerly await the announcement of the National Award winners. The recognition bestowed upon Telugu films at the prestigious awards will not only honor the talent and hard work of the filmmakers and actors but also elevate the status of Telugu cinema on the national stage.
Telugu Films In National Award Selections
Among the notable Telugu films in contention are Mahesh Babu’s ‘Sarileru Neekevvaru’, Nikhil’s ‘Karthikeya 2’, Adivi Sesh’s ‘Major’, Rana Daggubati’s ‘Virataparvam’, and Dulquer Salmaan‘s ‘Sita Ramam’. The jury members from Bengal, Bollywood, Tamil, and Malayalam industries will review the film. Additionally, Kannada blockbusters like ‘KGF’ starring Yash had a blockbuster hit. Rishabh Shetty’s ‘Kantara‘ also ended up as a pan Indian blockbuster. These films are also competing for awards, along with entries from Bollywood and Kollywood.