Vaibhav Jewellers Presents KEinfra Properties GAMA Awards 2025: A Grand Celebration in Dubai
Icon Star Allu Arjun Crowned Best Actor; Pushpa 2: The Rule Shines as Best Film
The prestigious Gulf Academy Movie Awards (GAMA) once again celebrated the excellence of Telugu cinema with unmatched grandeur. Following four highly successful editions, the 5th edition of GAMA Awards 2025, presented by Vaibhav Jewellers and powered by KEinfra Properties, was held on August 30th at the Sharjah Expo Centre, Dubai.
The evening glittered with the presence of prominent filmmakers, celebrated actors, and renowned technicians from Tollywood. Under the leadership of GAMA Awards Chairman Kesari Trimurtulu and CEO Saurabh Kesari, the event stood out as a memorable showcase of cinematic brilliance, blending glamour with prestige.
The distinguished jury, chaired by veteran filmmaker A. Kodandarami Reddy, legendary music composer Koti, and acclaimed director B. Gopal, honored the finest talents of the Telugu film industry across multiple categories.
Among the biggest highlights of the night, Icon Star Allu Arjun bagged the award for Best Actor (2024) for his remarkable performance in Pushpa 2: The Rule, while the film itself, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, was crowned Best Movie. The film’s director Sukumar and composer Devi Sri Prasad also walked away with top honors, further cementing Pushpa 2’s dominance.
GAMA Awards 2025 – Winners List
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Best Actor (2024): Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
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Best Actress: Meenakshi Chaudhary (Lucky Bhaskar)
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Best Movie: Pushpa 2 (Mythri Movie Makers – Yalamanchili Ravi, Naveen Yerneni)
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Best Director: Sukumar (Pushpa 2)
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Best Producer: Ashwini Dutt, Priyanka Dutt, Swapna Dutt (Kalki 2898 AD)
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Best Music Director: Devi Sri Prasad (Pushpa 2)
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Best Choreography: Bhanu Master (Nallanchu Tellachira – Mr. Bachchan)
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Best Editor: Navin Nooli (Lucky Bhaskar)
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Best Cinematography: Rathnavelu (Devara)
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Best Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry (Chuttamalle – Devara)
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Best Playback Singer – Male: Anurag Kulkarni (Suttam La Soosi – Gangs of Godavari)
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Best Playback Singer – Female: Mangli (Kalyani Vacha Vachha – Family Star)
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Best Playback Singer – Female (Critics’ Choice): Sameera Bharadwaj (Nallanchu Tellachira – Mr. Bachchan)
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Best Film (Critics’ Choice): Razakar
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Best Actor (Critics’ Choice): Teja Sajja
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Best Performance (Jury): Raja Ravindra (Saranga Dariya)
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Best Actor (Jury): Kiran Abbavaram (Kaa)
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Best Promising Young Actor: Roshan (Court)
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Best Promising Young Actress: Sridevi (Court) & Manasa Varanasi
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Best Aspiring Director: Apsar (Shivam Bhaje)
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Gaddar Memorial Music Award: Matla Tirupati
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Best Supporting Actor: Vinay Rai (Hanuman)
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Best Supporting Performance: Harsha Chemudu (Sundaram Master)
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Best Supporting Comedy Role: Balireddy Pruthviraj
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Best Debut Actress: Nayan Sarika (AAY, KA)
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Best Debut Actor (Jury): Dharma Kakani (Drinker Sai)
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Best Debut Director: Yadhu Vamshi (Committee Kurrallu)
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Best Debut Producer: Niharika Konidela (Committee Kurrallu)
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Global Comedian Award: Brahmanandam (Special Honor)
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Ashwini Dutt
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Special Recognition (Promising Actor): Satyadev (Zebra)
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Fans’ Favourite Star: Urvashi Rautela
A Night of Glamour and Celebration
The ceremony wasn’t just about awards—it was a feast of entertainment. Dazzling performances by Faria Abdullah, Urvashi Rautela, and Manasa Varanasi set the stage ablaze, while ace hosts Suma and Harsha kept the audience hooked with their wit and charm.
Expressing his gratitude, GAMA Awards CEO Saurabh Kesari said:
“It is a great pleasure to host such a prestigious celebration on the GAMA stage in Dubai amidst thousands of Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema lovers. I thank everyone who has supported GAMA since its inception.”
With unforgettable performances, heartfelt moments, and a star-studded lineup, GAMA Awards 2025 once again reaffirmed its stature as one of the most celebrated platforms honoring South Indian cinema on a global stage.
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