Hyderabad, March 10 (NationPress) Actor Naga Chaitanya has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Telangana government for honoring him with the Gaddar Film award for Best Actor in 2025, stating he is truly elated by this recognition.

In a post on his X timeline, Naga Chaitanya shared, "I am absolutely elated to receive the Best Actor award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025 for my significant film #Thandel. I am also excited that Thandel has been awarded the Best National Integration Film. My sincere thanks to the Telangana Government, Hon’ble CM @revanth_anumula garu, Deputy CM @Bhatti_Mallu garu, and Cinematography Minister @KomatireddyKVR garu for this esteemed honor."

He continued, "I am grateful to my director @chandoomondeti and producers #AlluAravind sir, @TheBunnyVas for their vision and trust, @Sai_Pallavi92, @ThisIsDSP & my entire team for their unwavering love and support. This is a role I will cherish for a lifetime. Congratulations to all the #GaddarAwards2025 winners!"

It’s worth noting that Naga Chaitanya’s father, Nagarjuna, was among the first to share his joy upon learning of his son's accolade.

Nagarjuna expressed his pride in Naga Chaitanya being awarded by the Telangana state government, highlighting that his son’s exceptional performance in 'Thandel' rightfully earned this recognition.

The Telugu star took to social media to convey his gratitude, stating, "Heartfelt congratulations to all the #2025GaddarAward winners! A big thank you to the Telangana Government @revanth_anumula garu @Bhatti_mallu garu for establishing the ANR Award in memory of my father, Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee Akkineni Nageswara Rao garu. It truly serves as a fitting tribute."

Nagarjuna expressed his delight that this year's ANR award was given to veteran actress Jayapradha, whom he deemed highly deserving.

He remarked, "I am thrilled that the ANR Award has been awarded to the most deserving Jayasudha garu!"

Additionally, he congratulated Mega star Chiranjeevi for receiving the NTR Award and expressed his pride in Naga Chaitanya for winning the Best Actor award for his role in Thandel.

Nagarjuna expressed, "Mega congratulations to @kchirutweets garu on the NTR Award. I am proud of my son @chay_akkineni for the Best Actor award; his remarkable performance in #Thandel truly deserves this recognition! #TeluguCinema #GaddarAwards2025."

For those unfamiliar, the Telangana state government established these film awards in honor of revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar, who passed away in 2023. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced the revival of the Nandi Awards for excellence in Telugu cinema, rebranded after Gaddar, which were reinstated after a hiatus of 14 years last year.