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At the Gaddar Film Awards 2026, Megastar Chiranjeevi lauded Telangana for reviving state film honors and recognizing contributions to cinema.

In a candid remark, he pointed out that Andhra Pradesh has fallen behind in supporting the arts, especially when compared to Telangana. He urged Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to take inspiration from Telangana’s initiative and reinstate film awards in the state.

Chiranjeevi’s comments bring attention to the decade-long absence of official state recognition for the film industry in Andhra Pradesh, sparking fresh discussion about the need to honor and encourage cinematic talent at the state level.