Ministers Komatireddy and Jupally, along with Dil Raju, present Batukamma Young Filmmakers Challenge awards!

The Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) hosted the grand awards ceremony of the Batukamma Young Filmmakers Challenge on Monday at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad. Roads & Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, along with Tourism, Culture and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, attended as chief guests and presented cash prizes of ₹3 lakh, ₹2 lakh, and ₹1 lakh in the Short Film and Batukamma Video categories, along with consolation awards.

Addressing the gathering, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy described the initiative as a proud moment for Telangana, stating that the People’s Government under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had created a unique platform for young filmmakers to creatively showcase government welfare schemes. He praised the participants for acting as a bridge between the government and the people, especially highlighting the talent from rural areas, and encouraged the winners to continue shaping Telangana’s future through their artistic vision. The event was attended by TFDC Chairman Dil Raju, MD CH Priyanka, and several prominent filmmakers, artists, and young creators.

Short Film Category – Winners

First Best Short Film
• Sarassu Gnapakalu – ₹3 lakh

Second Best Short Film
• Sontha Illu – ₹2 lakh

Third Best Short Film
• Atma Gauravam – ₹1 lakh

Consolation Prizes (₹20,000 each)
• Kalakarudu
• Nightingale on Wheels
• Warasudu
• Prameela
• Lachchi Prayanam

Special Jury Awards
• Ela Bathukalamma – (Child Artist)
• S/o Chukka Ramulu – (Director: Sandeep D. Jenda)

Video Song Category – Winners

First Best Video Song
• Batukamma – ₹3 lakh

Second Best Video Song
• Batukamma Samburam – ₹2 lakh

Third Best Video Song
• Aakasham Anchulu Daati – ₹1 lakh

Consolation Prizes (₹20,000 each)
• Ramana Uyyalo
• Drugs Paina Pratigya
• Praja Palana
• Telangana Batukamma
• Kommallo Koyilalo