Government of Andhra Pradesh have instituted the scheme of Andhra Pradesh Nandi Film Awards to the best films produced in telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the Film Awards is to encourage the production of films in Telugu language with high technical excellence and aesthetic values bearing cultural, educational, and social relevance and also promoting the integration and unity of the nation.
Awards are given in the categories of Feature Films, Feature Films on National Integration, Children’s Films, Documentary Films Educational Films, and Books/Articles on Telugu Cinema in Telugu Language for the Best Films, Producers, Directors, Artistes, and Technicians in the form of Golden Nandi, Silver Nandi, Bronze Nandi, and Copper Nandi in addition to Cash Prize and Commendation Certificate.
The Government, in its G.O. Ms.No. 375, GA (I&PR) Department dated: 11.9.98, have issued orders transferring the activity relating to conferring Andhra Pradesh Nandi Awards to the Telugu Films to Andhra Pradesh State Film Television and Theatre Development Corporation Limited and since then the Corporation has been organizing Awards to Films for the year 1998 onwards.
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1964
(Presented on 15.08.1965)
FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Dr. Chakravarthi
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :Annapurna Studios
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2. Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:Keelubommalu
3. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :Hyderabad Movies
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Feature Film:Gudigantalu
5. Bronze Nandi to the Director/Banner: Rajalakshmi Productions
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1965
(Presented on 23.03.1966)
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Anthastulu
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :Jagapathi Pictures
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:Sri Krishna Paandaveeyam
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :Ramakrishna –NAT Combine
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Aatma Gowravam
5.Bronze Nandi to the Producer/: Annapurna Pictures
Banner
6.Memento to the Director:
First Best Story Writer: Sri G. Maruthi Rao &
Smt Y. Sulochana Rani
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the
Story Writer
Title of the Film: Aatma Gowravam
Second Best Story Writer: Sri Javar N.Seetharaman
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:
Story Writer
Title of the Film:Anthastulu
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:No Entry
First Best Documentary film:
9.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
10. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Documentary film:
11. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 1,000 to the Producer/Banner
12. Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the Director:
Third Best Documentary Film:
13. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
14. Memento to the Director:
(C) CHILDREN’S FILMS:No Entry
First Best Children’s film:
15. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
16. Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Children’s film:
17. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
18. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Children’s Film:
19. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
20. Memento to the Director:
(E) EDUCATIONAL FILMS:No Entry
First Best Educational film:
21. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
22. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:
23. Silver Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
Third Best Educational Film:
24. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner:
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1966
(Presented on _________ )
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Rangula Ratnam
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:Chilaka Gorinka
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Asthiparulu
5.Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
6.Memento to the Director:
First Best Story Writer:
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
Second Best Story Writer:
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
First Best Documentary film:
9.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
10. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Documentary film:
11. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 1,000 to the Producer/Banner
12. Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the Director:
Third Best Documentary Film:
13. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
14. Memento to the Director:
(C) CHILDREN’S FILMS:
First Best Children’s film:
15. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
16. Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Children’s film:
17. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
18. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Children’s Film:
19. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
20. Memento to the Director:
(E) EDUCATIONAL FILMS:
First Best Educational film:
21. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
22. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:
23. Silver Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
Third Best Educational Film:
24. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner:
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1967
(Presented on _________ )
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Sudigundalu
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:Chadarangam
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Bakta Prahalada
5.Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
6.Memento to the Director:
First Best Story Writer:
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
Second Best Story Writer:
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
First Best Documentary film:
9.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
10. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Documentary film:
11. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 1,000 to the Producer/Banner
12. Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the Director:
Third Best Documentary Film:
13. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
14. Memento to the Director:
(C) CHILDREN’S FILMS:
First Best Children’s film:
15. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
16. Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Children’s film:
17. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
18. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Children’s Film:
19. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
20. Memento to the Director:
(E) EDUCATIONAL FILMS:
First Best Educational film:
21. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
22. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:
23. Silver Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
Third Best Educational Film:
24. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner:
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1968
(Presented on 01.11.1971)
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Bandhavyalu
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :Sri Badeti Satyanarayanarao
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/BannerSri Putta Venkata Rao
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :Sri S.V. Ranga Rao
Director
Second Best Feature film:Chinnari Paapalu
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :Sri Matha Pictures, Madras
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the: Smt Savithri
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Bangaaru Gaajulu
5.Bronze Nandi with a cash prize of :Sri T.G.Krishna Murthy
Rs. 1,000 to the Producer/:
Banner
6.Memento with a cash prize of :
Rs.500 to the Director:Sri C.S. Rao
First Best Story Writer:
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the:Sri K.S. Prakasa Rao
Story Writer
Title of the Film:Bandipotu Dongalu
Second Best Story Writer
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:Sri I. Rajasree
Story Writer
Title of the Film:Bangaaru Gaajulu
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
First Best Documentary film:Pragathi Padhamlo Bhagya
Nagaram
9.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :Hyderabad Municipal Corpn.
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
10. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :Sri RV Ramana Murthy
Director
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1969
(Presented on 01.11.1971)
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Kadhanayaduku
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :Gopala Krishna Productions
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :Sri K.Hemambaradhara Rao
Director
Second Best Feature film:Aatmeeyulu
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :Sri Saradhi Studios, Hyd.
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the: Sri V.Madhusudhana Rao
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Bangaaru Panjaram
5.Bronze Nandi to the Producer/: Vahini Productions
Banner
6.Memento to the Director:Sri B.N. Reddy
First Best Story Writer
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the:Sri Mullapudi Venkataramana
Story Writer
Title of the Film:Kadha Nayakudu
Second Best Story Writer
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:Sri K.Pratyagaatma
Story Writer
Title of the Film:Aadarsa Kutumbham
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
First Best Documentary film:Srisailam
9.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :R.S. Movies
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
10. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :Sri K.S. Ramu
Director
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1970
(Presented on _________ )
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Kadhanayika Molla
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:Kodalu Diddina Kaapuram
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Balaraju Kadha
5.Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
6.Memento to the Director:
First Best Story Writer:
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
Second Best Story Writer:
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
First Best Documentary film:
9.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
10. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Documentary film:
11. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 1,000 to the Producer/Banner
12. Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the Director:
Third Best Documentary Film:
13. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
14. Memento to the Director:
(C) CHILDREN’S FILMS:
First Best Children’s film:
15. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
16. Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Children’s film:
17. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
18. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Children’s Film:
19. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
20. Memento to the Director:
(E) EDUCATIONAL FILMS:
First Best Educational film:
21. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
22. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:
23. Silver Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
Third Best Educational Film:
24. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner:
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1971
(Presented on _________ )
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Chelleli Kaapuram
1. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:Sri Krishna Satya
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Amaayakuraalu
5.Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
6.Memento to the Director:
First Best Story Writer:
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
Second Best Story Writer:
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
Second Best Documentary film:Samsaaram
11. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of : CVR Films
Rs. 1,000 to the Producer/Banner
12. Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the Director:
Third Best Documentary Film:
13. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
14. Memento to the Director:
(C) CHILDREN’S FILMS:
First Best Children’s film:
15. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
16. Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Children’s film:
17. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
18. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Children’s Film:
19. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
20. Memento to the Director:
(E) EDUCATIONAL FILMS:
First Best Educational film:
21. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
22. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:
23. Silver Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
Third Best Educational Film:
24. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner:
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1972
(Presented on _________ )
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Kaalam Maarindi
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:Thatha Manumadu
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Prajaa Naayakudu
5.Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
6.Memento to the Director:
First Best Story Writer:
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
Second Best Story Writer:
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
First Best Documentary film:
9.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
10. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Documentary film:
11. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 1,000 to the Producer/Banner
12. Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the Director:
Third Best Documentary Film:
13. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
14. Memento to the Director:
(C) CHILDREN’S FILMS:
First Best Children’s film:
15. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
16. Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Children’s film:
17. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
18. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Children’s Film:
19. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
20. Memento to the Director:
(E) EDUCATIONAL FILMS:
First Best Educational film:
21. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
22. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:
23. Silver Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
Third Best Educational Film:
24. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner:
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1973
(Presented on _________ )
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Saarda
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:Andaala Raamudu
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Samsaaram Saagaram
5.Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
6.Memento to the Director:
First Best Story Writer:
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
Second Best Story Writer:
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
First Best Documentary film:
9.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
10. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Documentary film:
11. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 1,000 to the Producer/Banner
12. Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the Director:
Third Best Documentary Film:
13. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
14. Memento to the Director:
(C) CHILDREN’S FILMS:
First Best Children’s film:
15. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
16. Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Children’s film:
17. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
18. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Children’s Film:
19. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
20. Memento to the Director:
(E) EDUCATIONAL FILMS:
First Best Educational film:
21. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
22. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:
23. Silver Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
Third Best Educational Film:
24. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner:
ANDHRA PRADESH STATE NANDI FILM AWARDS
FOR THE YEAR 1974
(Presented on _________ )
(A) FEATURE FILMS
First Best Feature film:Alluri Sitharamaraaju
1.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
2.Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:O Seetha Kadha
3.Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
4.Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Feature Film: Theerpu
5.Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
6.Memento to the Director:
First Best Story Writer:
7.Cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
Second Best Story Writer:
8.Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the:
Story Writer
Title of the Film:
(B) DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
First Best Documentary film:
9.Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
10. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Documentary film:
11. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 1,000 to the Producer/Banner
12. Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the Director:
Third Best Documentary Film:
13. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
14. Memento to the Director:
(C) CHILDREN’S FILMS:
First Best Children’s film:
15. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
16. Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Children’s film:
17. Silver Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
18. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the:
Director
Third Best Children’s Film:
19. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
20. Memento to the Director:
(E) EDUCATIONAL FILMS:
First Best Educational film:
21. Golden Nandi with a cash prize of :
Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
22. Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the :
Director
Second Best Feature film:
23. Silver Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner
Third Best Educational Film:
24. Bronze Nandi to the Producer/:
Banner: