The 5th GAMA Awards were held on August 30 at Sharjah Expo Centre, Dubai, celebrating Tollywood talent with a grand ceremony attended by top film personalities.

Top Awards

• Best Actor: Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
• Best Actress: Meenakshi Chowdary (Lucky Bhaskar)
• Best Movie: Pushpa 2
• Best Director: Sukumar (Pushpa 2)
• Best Producer: Ashwini, Priyanka & Swapna Dutt (Kalki 2898AD)
• Best Music Director: Devi Sri Prasad (Pushpa 2)

Other Highlights

• Choreography: Bhanu Master (Black White Saree)
• Cinematography: Rathna Velu (Devara)
• Lyricist: Rama Jogayya Sastry (Chuttamalle)
• Playback Singers: Anurag Kulkarni & Mangli
• Lifetime Achievement: Ashwini Dutt
• Special Awards: Brahmanandam, Urvashi Rautela, and Satyadev were honoured for comedy, fan love, and promising talent.

Performances & Hosting

• Faria Abdullah, Urvashi Rautela, and Manasa Varanasi performed; anchors Suma and Harsha were praised.