Nandi Awards

Nandi Awards
Current: Nandi Awards of 2016
Awarded forExcellence in cinematic achievements for
Telugu cinema
Telugu theatre
Telugu television
Sponsored byGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Presented byAndhra Pradesh Film, Television and Theatre Development Corporation
StatusActive
Established1964
First award1964
Final award2016
Websiteapsftvtdc.in/nandi-awards
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The Nandi Awards were annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television, as well as lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. The awards were named after the monolithic sculpture of the sacred bull in Hinduism, Nandi, at Lepakshi, a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people.

The Nandi Awards were categorised into four levels: Swarnam (Gold), Rajatam (Silver), Kamsyam (Bronze), and Raagi (Copper). In addition to film and television awards, the government also presented the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards to honour outstanding contributions in social, mythological, and poetic dramas in Telugu theatre.

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