The prestigious Gulf Academy Movie Awards (GAMA) are set to return with their 5th edition, promising an even more spectacular event than before. Following four successful editions in Dubai, the upcoming ceremony will be held on August 30th at the Expo Centre in Sharjah, Dubai. The event's curtain-raiser, held in Hyderabad, brought together key figures from the film industry, including GAMA CEO Saurabh Kesari, jury members A. Kodandarami Reddy and B. Gopal, and actors Faria Abdullah, Manasa Varanasi, Daksha Nagarkar, and Viva Harsha. Vaibhav Jewellers is serving as the title sponsor for this grand event.
Awards as a "Multivitamin" for Artists
Speaking at the event, GAMA CEO Saurabh Kesari emphasized that the awards are a tribute to artists, driven by his father Trimurthulu's passion for cinema. "This isn't a commercial event," he stated, "We are organizing these awards out of my father's love for the arts. We are moving forward with everyone's support and plan to make the awards even bigger next year. We are also preparing to hold GAMA Awards in other countries." He added that the event is being organized to impress not only the Telugu community in Dubai but Telugu people worldwide.
Legendary director A. Kodandarami Reddy, a member of the jury, likened awards to "multivitamin tablets" for artists. "They encourage everyone," he said. Director B. Gopal echoed this sentiment, praising the grand scale of the event organized by GAMA Chairman Trimurthulu and Saurabh Kesari.
Special Performances and Surprise Guests
The GAMA 5th edition is set to be a star-studded affair with a mix of established stars and rising talent. Faria Abdullah confirmed she will deliver a special performance, following her participation in the 4th edition last year. Manasa Varanasi will also perform for the first time, while Daksha Nagarkar expressed her happiness at being part of the event. Actor Viva Harsha will co-host the ceremony with popular anchor Suma.
A theme song for the GAMA 5th edition, with lyrics by Oscar-winner Chandrabose and music and vocals by Raghu Kunche, has already garnered an excellent response.
The event will honor talent from 24 crafts of the Telugu film industry for their work in 2024. The jury, led by Chairman Trimurthulu, along with directors A. Kodandarami Reddy, B. Gopal, and music director Koti, will select the winners.
The two-day event will also feature an Excellence Awards ceremony on August 29th. Notable attendees will include actors Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Teja Sajja, Kiran Abbavaram, Sree Vishnu, and Roshan, along with actresses Meenakshi Chaudhary, Daksha Nagarkar, Urvashi Rautela, Ketika Sharma, Priya Hegde, and Sridevi who will deliver special performances.
The star-studded guest list also includes directors Sukumar, Buchi Babu, Bobby, and Sai Rajesh, music director Devi Sri Prasad, producers Ashwini Dutt and DVV Danayya, lyricist Chandrabose, and actor Vennela Kishore. The organizers also hinted at surprise guests, making the event one that the film industry and fans are eagerly awaiting.
