The countdown to the prestigious Keinfra Properties GAMA (Gulf Academy Movie Awards) 2025 – 5th Edition has officially begun, with the exciting launch of its theme song. The highly anticipated awards ceremony, a significant highlight for the Telugu film industry, is set to illuminate the Sharjah Expo Centre in Dubai on August 30th.
The vibrant theme song for GAMA 5th Edition was unveiled on Saturday during the Keinfra Properties launch event in Dubai. Oscar-winning lyricist Chandrabose penned the impressive and resonant lyrics, while Raghu Kunche not only composed the energetic tune but also delivered a captivating live performance, enthralling the prominent members of the Telugu community present in the UAE.
A Dual Extravaganza: Awards and Excellence
The GAMA 2025 celebrations will extend beyond the main Tollywood Awards on August 30th. Grand arrangements are also underway for the GAMA Excellence Awards event on August 29th, promising two days of unparalleled recognition and celebration of cinematic and artistic achievements.
The event is poised to attract a constellation of stars from the Telugu film industry. Confirmed attendees include heroes like Siddu Jonnalagadda, Teja Sajja, Kiran Abbavaram, Sree Vishnu, and Roshan, alongside heroines Meenakshi Chaudhary and Daksha Nagarkar. Leading actors and top technicians from the industry will be part of the festivities. Adding to the star power, Urvashi Rautela, Ketika Sharma, Faria Abdullah, Priya Hegde, and Sridevi are slated to deliver special performances, promising an evening of captivating entertainment.
The guest list for GAMA 2025 features an impressive array of special invitees, including veteran actor Brahmanandam, renowned directors Sukumar, Buchi Babu, Bobby, and Sai Rajesh, celebrated music directors Devi Sri Prasad and Thaman S, esteemed producers Ashwini Dutt and DVV Danayya, acclaimed lyricist Chandrabose, actor Vennela Kishore, and many other notable personalities. Fans are also anticipating surprise appearances from several top Tollywood stars, further intensifying the excitement for this grand awards ceremony, which promises to be a memorable gathering of distinguished guests.
Celebrating 24 Crafts and Public Participation
The GAMA Awards are dedicated to honoring all 24 crafts of Tollywood, recognizing excellence across the board. Winners in various nominated categories for films released in 2024 are being selected through a transparent public voting process, ensuring audience participation in celebrating their favorites. The event is regarded as highly prestigious, drawing participation from celebrated artists, talents, and legends from the global music, arts, and film industries. This year, too, many popular films, star heroes, star heroines, and top technicians are expected to take home GAMA Awards, adding to their illustrious careers.
A recent grand reveal event related to the GAMA Awards in Dubai received an excellent response, setting a positive precedent for the main gala. In a symbolic gesture, the tickets for the 5th edition of the GAMA Awards were launched by women at the Maitri Farm, underscoring community engagement. The GAMA Awards 2025 will be presented to selected Tollywood artists and films across various categories under the esteemed leadership of the GAMA jury chairpersons: renowned film directors A. Kodandarami Reddy and B. Gopal, and noted music director Koti.
Vision and Grandeur
GAMA Awards Chairman, Mr. Trimurtulu, expressed his pride and vision: "GAMA Awards is the only grand event of its kind held in Dubai. We have successfully completed four editions so far. For the 5th edition, which will be held on August 30, we request all our Telugu people to extend their support, attend in large numbers, and make it a grand success.”
GAMA Awards CEO Saurabh Kesari provided insights into the logistical grandeur of the event: "We will be honoring distinguished personalities from various fields by presenting them with The GAMA Excellence Awards. We are making arrangements at the spacious Sharjah Expo Centre, which offers ample parking and seating for 10,000 attendees. The awards ceremony, set to unfold in a unique manner, will feature mesmerizing dance performances, entertaining programs, and spectacular shows that will captivate the audience.”
In its previous 4th edition, GAMA presented awards in 42 categories, covering films released between 2021 and 2023. This included major categories such as Best Actor (Male, Female), Best Director, Best Music Director, Best Singer, Best Background Score, Best Lyrics, and Best Celebrity Singer. Notable past winners include RRR for the GAMA Movie of the Decade award, Allu Arjun (Pushpa: The Rise) as Best Actor for 2021, Nikhil Siddhartha (Karthikeya 2) for 2022, and Anand Deverakonda (Baby) for 2023, showcasing the event's stature in recognizing cinematic excellence.
