National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
| National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Directorate of Film Festivals | |
| Type | National |
| Category | Indian Cinema |
| Description | |
| Description | Best Telugu Feature Film(s) of the year |
| Medal | Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) |
| Statistics | |
| Instituted | 1955 |
| First awarded | 1955 |
| Last awarded | 2015 |
| Total awarded | 69 |
| Cash award | ₹100,000 (US$1,500) |
| Previous name(s) | President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu (1954–68) |
| First awardee(s) | Peddamanushulu |
| Last awardee(s) | Kanche |
The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus).
The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages.
Awards for films in seven regional language (Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu) started from 2nd National Film Awards which were presented on 21 December 1955. Three awards of "President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film", "Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film" and "Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film" were instituted. The later two certificate awards were discontinued from 15th National Film Awards (1967).
The 1954 film, directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy, Peddamanushulu was honoured with the first president's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu. Certificate of Merit for Second and Third Best Feature Films in Telugu were received by Thodu Dongalu and Vipra Narayana respectively.
Winners
Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus Award) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years:
| Awards legends | |
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President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film |
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Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film |
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Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film |
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Certificate of Merit for the Best Feature Film |
| List of award films, showing the year (award ceremony), producer(s), director(s) and citation | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film(s) | Producer(s) | Director(s) | Citation | Refs. |
| 1954 (2nd) |
Peddamanushulu | Vauhini Productions | Kadri Venkata Reddy | – | [1] |
| 1954 (2nd) |
Thodu Dongalu | National Art Theater, Madras | Dasari Yoganand | – | |
| 1954 (2nd) |
Vipra Narayana | Bharani Pictures | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao | – | |
| 1955 (3rd) |
Bangaru Papa | Vauhini Productions | B. N. Reddy | – | [2] |
| 1955 (3rd) |
Ardhangi | Ragini Films | P. Pullaiah | – | |
| 1956 (4th) |
Tenali Ramakrishna | Vikram Productions | B. S. Ranga | – | [3] |
| 1956 (4th) |
Edi Nijam | Pratibha Productions | Sundaram Balachander | – | |
| 1957 (5th) |
Bhagya Rekha | Ponnaluri Brothers | B. N. Reddy | – | [4] |
| 1957 (5th) |
Thodi Kodallu | Annapurna Pictures | Adurthi Subba Rao | – | |
| 1958 (6th) |
Pelli Naati Pramanalu | Jayanthi Pictures | Kadri Venkata Reddy | – | [5] |
| 1958 (6th) |
Mangalya Balam | Annapurna Pictures | Adurthi Subba Rao | – | |
| 1959 (7th) |
Nammina Bantu | Sambhu Films | Adurthi Subba Rao | – | [6] |
| 1959 (7th) |
Maa Inti Mahalakshmi | Navashakthi Films | Gutha Ramineedu | – | |
| 1959 (7th) |
Jayabheri | Vasireddy Narayana Rao | P. Pullaiah | – | |
| 1960 (8th) |
Mahakavi Kalidasu | Sarani Productions | K. Kameswara Rao | – | [7] |
| 1960 (8th) |
Seetharama Kalyanam | National Art Theater, Madras | N. Trivikrama Rao | – | |
| 1961 (9th) |
Bharya Bharthalu | Prasad Art Pictures | K. Pratyagatma | – | [8] |
| 1962 (10th) |
Mahamantri Timmarusu | Gowthami Productions | K. Kameswara Rao | – | [9] |
| 1962 (10th) |
Kula Gothralu | A. Subba Rao | Kotayya Pratyagatma | – | |
| 1962 (10th) |
Siri Sampadalu | V. Venkateswarlu | P. Pullaiah | – | |
| 1963 (11th) |
Lava Kusa | Lalita Sivajyoti Films | • C. Pullaiah • C. S. Rao |
– | [10] |
| 1963 (11th) |
Amar Silpi Jakkanna | B. S. Ranga | B. S. Ranga | – | |
| 1963 (11th) |
Mooga Manasulu | C. Sundaram | Adurthi Subba Rao | – | |
| 1964 (12th) |
Doctor Chakravarthy | D. Madhusudhana Rao | Adurthi Subba Rao | – | [11] |
| 1964 (12th) |
Ramadasu | Chittor V. Nagaiah | Chittor V. Nagaiah | – | |
| 1965 (13th) |
Antastulu | V. B. Rajendra Prasad | V. Madhusudhan Rao | – | [12] |
| 1965 (13th) |
Palnati Yudham | Y. Lakshmaya Choudaray | Gutha Ramineedu | – | |
| 1965 (13th) |
Manushulu Mamathalu | A. Subba Rao | K. Atma | – | |
| 1966 (14th) |
Rangula Ratnam | B. N. Reddy | B. N. Reddy | – | [13] |
| 1967 (15th) |
Sudigundalu | Chakravarthi Chitra | Adurthi Subba Rao | – | [14] |
| 1968 (16th) |
Varakatnam | N. Trivikrama Rao | N. T. Rama Rao | – | [15] |
| 1969 (17th) |
Aadarsa Kutumbam | N. Trivikrama Rao | Adurthi Subba Rao | – | [16] |
| 1970 (18th) |
Desamante Manushuloyi | • K. M. K. Naidu • G. K. Naidu |
C. S. Rao | – | [17] |
| 1971 (19th) |
Mattilo Manikyam | Chalam | B. V. Prasad | – | [18] |
| 1972 (20th) |
Pandanti Kapuram | G. Hanumantha Rao | Lakshmi Deepak | – | [19] |
| 1973 (21st) |
No Award | [20] | |||
| 1974 (22nd) |
No Award | [21] | |||
| 1975 (23rd) |
Mutyala Muggu | M. V. L. Narasimha Rao | Bapu | – | [22] |
| 1976 (24th) |
Oorummadi Brathukulu | B. S. Narayana | B. S. Narayana | – | [23] |
| 1977 (25th) |
Oka Oori Katha | A. Parandhama Reddy | Mrinal Sen |
For successfully transforming Premchand's story "Kafan" into a scathing commentary on rural destitution and social injustice; for projecting through powerful performances of its leading characters, the degradation and brutalisation of human beings, for its sincere commitment to the cause of the downtrodden; for its fervent impassioned appeal to the conscience of humanity. |
[24] |
| 1978 (26th) |
Nimajjanam | Red Rose Art Films | B. S. Narayana |
For a simple and restrained depiction of a dramatic theme, involving a woman's violation resulting in suicide. |
[25] |
| 1979 (27th) |
Nagna Sathyam | U. Visweswar Rao | U. Visweswar Rao | – | [26] |
| 1980 (28th) |
Harischandrudu | U. D. Murali Krishna | U. Visweswar Rao |
For an exposure of the manoeuvrings and misdeeds of politicians and for contributing significantly to the development of political cinema in India. |
[27] |
| 1981 (29th) |
Seethakoka Chiluka | Edida Nageshwara Rao | P. Bharathiraja |
For skilfully handling the theme of inter-communal marriage and making an impassioned stand against bigotry. |
[28] |
| 1982 (30th) |
Meghasandesam | Dasari Narayana Rao | Dasari Narayana Rao |
For its lyrical and aesthetic qualities. |
[29] |
| 1983 (31st) |
Rangula Kala | K. Venkateswara Rao | B. Narsing Rao |
For a vivid portrayal of urban life as seen by a sensitive painter in search of his identification with the masses. |
[30] |
| 1984 (32nd) |
Sitaara | Edida Nageswara Rao | Vamsy | – | [31] |
| 1985 (33rd) |
Sravanthi | Jayakrishna | Kranthi Kumar |
For a moving film, which depicts the plight of the quitessential Indian woman who goes through life discharging obligations as daughter, wife and mother. |
[32] |
| 1986 (34th) |
Swathi Muthyam | Edida Nageswara Rao | K. Viswanath |
For an effective rendering of a dramatic story about a man too innocent and child-like to fit into the scheme of the hard, calculating world. |
[33] |
| 1987 (35th) |
No Award | [34] | |||
| 1988 (36th) |
Daasi | B. Ramachandra Rao | B. Narsing Rao |
For portraying the grim reality of a feaudal milieu through original and rare use of film language. |
[35] |
| 1989 (37th) |
Suthradharulu | • Sudhakar Reddy • C. Karunakar Rao |
K. Viswanath |
For the way it charts the conquest of social oppression by spiritual understanding and peace. |
[36] |
| 1990 (38th) |
Matti Manushulu | K. Mukherjee and Veda Kumar | B. Narsing Rao |
For portraying the stark reality of pain which has been underlined with the warm hues of life. |
[37] |
| 1991 (39th) |
Bhadram Koduko | V. Ramachandra Rao | Akkineni Kutumba Rao |
For effectively focussing attention on the need for providing protection to homeless children. |
[38] |
| 1992 (40th) |
Ankuram | K. V. Suresh Kumar | C. Umamaheswara Rao |
For the struggle of a simple housewife who fights an oppressive system single-handed and succeeds in making a dent. |
[39] |
| 1993 (41st) |
Mister Pellam | Gavara Partha Sarathi | Bapu |
For its satirical exploration of the myth of the male ego, being superior to that of female. |
[40] |
| 1994 (42nd) |
No Award | [41] | |||
| 1995 (43rd) |
Stri | • NFDC • Doordarshan |
K. S. Sethumadhavan |
The film is a startling revelation of the mind of a simple village woman, who asserts her right over her man and stands by him under all circumstances. |
[42] |
| 1996 (44th) |
Ninne Pelladata | Akkineni Nagarjuna | Krishna Vamsi |
For the innovative way in which a family drama with the contemporary theme is handled. |
[43] |
| 1997 (45th) |
Sindhooram | Krishna Vamsi | Krishna Vamsi |
For the film's sincere effort at analysing, the problem of corruption which leads to disillusionment among the young and perpetuates violence within a society. |
[44] |
| 1998 (46th) |
Tholi Prema | G. V. G. Raju | A. Karunakaran |
For an unusual love story about two friends who confess their feelings for each other at the end of the film, which is a break from the run-of-the-mill film. |
[45] |
| 1999 (47th) |
Kalisundam Raa | Daggubati Suresh Babu | K. R. Udhayashankar |
For a conventionally structured film in the genre of mainstream cinema which conveys in an entertaining and wholesome manner a social message of togetherness and the need for preserving the unit of the joint family. |
[46] |
| 2000 (48th) |
Nuvve Kavali | Ramoji Rao | K. Vijaya Bhaskar |
For a refreshing film about a teenage friendship that blossoms into romance. The film stands out for its youthful treatment thus bringing out the exuberance of this film. |
[47] |
| 2001 (49th) |
Show | Manjula Ghattamaneni | G. Neelakanta Reddy |
For depicting the development of human relations between two strangers with spontaneous humour and rare insight into life. |
[48] |
| 2002 (50th) |
No Award | [49] | |||
| 2003 (51st) |
Aithe | Gangaraju Gunnam | Chandra Sekhar Yeleti |
For its portrayal of frustration in the youth, successfully solving it through a positive approach almost making the characters role models. |
[50] |
| 2004 (52nd) |
Swarabhishekam | H. Gopalakrishna Murthy | K. Viswanath |
For its excellent musical structure clubbed with great classical musical performance. |
[51] |
| 2005 (53rd) |
Bommalata | • R. K. Film Associates • Spirit Media (P) Ltd. • Gangaraju Gunnam |
Prakash Kovelamudi |
For cinematically vibrant rendition of the story of an underprivileged through the medium of puppetry and magic. |
[52] |
| 2006 (54th) |
Kamli | • B. C. Hari Charana Prasad • P. V. Sukanya |
K. N. T. Sastry |
For a convincing portrayal of the courage of a disadvantaged woman in her fight against female foeticide and child swapping. |
[53] |
| 2007 (55th) |
No Award | [54] | |||
| 2008 (56th) |
1940 Lo Oka Gramam | N. C. Narasimham | Narasimha Nandi |
For its courageous handling of caste-based prejudices. |
[55] |
| 2009 (57th) |
No Award | [56] | |||
| 2010 (58th) |
No Award | [57] | |||
| 2011 (59th) |
No Award | [58] | |||
| 2012 (60th) |
Eega | Sai Korrapati | S. S. Rajamouli |
In this one-of-its-kind and extraordinary fusion of technology and cinematic narrative the filmmaker has broken new grounds in concept and execution. |
[59] |
| 2013 (61st) |
Naa Bangaaru Talli | Sun Touch Productions | Rajesh Touchriver |
The film is a searing indictment of the pervasive and ruthless world of the sex trade. |
[60] |
| 2014 (62nd) |
Chandamama Kathalu | Working Dream Production | Praveen Sattaru |
For its skilful interweaving of stories featuring a variety of characters bound together by a common anxiety about securing their future. |
[61] |
| 2015 (63rd) |
Kanche | Y. Rajeev Reddy | Krish |
Barriers of caste and conventions breaks down as this romantic period drama unveils its magic. |
[62] |
References
- ↑ "2nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "3rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
- ↑ "4th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 September 2011.
- ↑ "5th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 September 2011.
- ↑ "6th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ↑ "7th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
- ↑ "8th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 7 September 2011.
- ↑ "9th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ↑ "10th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ↑ "11th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
- ↑ "Ramadasu (1964) Awards - Award Winners Of Ramadasu telugu Movie". gomolo.com.
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- ↑ "Rangula Ratnam (1967) Awards - Award Winners Of Rangula Ratnam telugu Movie". gomolo.com.
- "Tale of a celluloid poet". The Hindu.
- ↑ "15th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ↑ "16th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ↑ "17th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ↑ "18th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
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- ↑ "23rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
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- ↑ "28th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "29th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "30th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ↑ "31st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
- ↑ "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ↑ "33rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ↑ "34th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ↑ "35th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "36th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "37th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ↑ "38th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "39th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ↑ "40th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- ↑ "41st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ "42nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ↑ "43rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
- ↑ "44th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "45th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
- ↑ "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ↑ "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "48th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "49th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ↑ "50th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ↑ "51st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ↑ "52nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ↑ "53rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ↑ "54th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
- ↑ "55th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ↑ "56th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
- ↑ "57th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
- ↑ "58th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ↑ "59th National Film Awards for the Year 2011 Announced". Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ↑ "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ↑ "61st National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ↑ "62nd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ↑ "63rd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
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