Grand Preparations for Andhra Pradesh Nandi Awards 2025
In a major announcement, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh confirmed that the Andhra Pradesh Nandi Awards 2025 will be reinstated and distributed in November this year. These prestigious awards will be conferred alongside the Nandi Natakotsavams, honoring excellence in drama, cinema, and television.
Kandula Durgesh made these remarks while attending the centenary celebrations of Alapati Ramachandra Rao, founder of Ambika Institutions, held at the YMHA Hall in Sri Mothey Gangaraju campus, Eluru. The national-level Telugu drama competition was jointly organized by Ambika Institutions, Hindu Yuvajana Sangham, and Helapuri Kala Parishath.
Kandula Durgesh Emphasizes Cultural Revival
Addressing the audience, Kandula Durgesh stated, “The coalition government is committed to the revival of art and culture. We have restarted the presentation of awards that were discontinued over the last five years, including the Ugadi and Kandukuri Awards.” He affirmed that the Andhra Pradesh Nandi Awards 2025 will be presented in November along with the state-level drama festivals.
He also claimed that the Nandi Awards, traditionally bestowed upon television and cinema professionals, will now be aligned with the Nandi Natakotsavams to give unified recognition to artistic talent across domains.
Proposal for NSD Campus in Rajamahendravaram
Kandula Durgesh revealed that he had recently met Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in New Delhi to request the establishment of a campus of the National School of Drama (NSD) in Andhra Pradesh. He suggested Rajamahendravaram, known for its cultural richness, as a suitable location.
Boosting Cinema and Tourism Through PPP Models
The minister stated that the Andhra Pradesh government intends to elevate the tourism sector through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives. He also mentioned that steps would be taken to strengthen the film industry in Amaravati, aiming to position it as a prominent cinema hub in the future.
FAQs on Andhra Pradesh Nandi Awards 2025
Q1: When will the Andhra Pradesh Nandi Awards 2025 be presented?
A: They will be awarded in November 2025 during the Nandi Drama Festivals.
Q2: What sectors will be recognized by these awards?
A: Excellence in drama, television, and cinema will be honored.
Q3: Who proposed the establishment of NSD in Andhra Pradesh?
A: Kandula Durgesh proposed it to Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Q4: What other awards have been recently revived?
A: The Ugadi Awards and Kandukuri Awards have already been presented.
Q5: What are the goals for Amaravati’s film industry?
A: The government aims to make Amaravati a key center for cinema development.