Nandi Awards of 1979

Annual Awards for Telugu Cinema which is known as Nandi Awards has been given by State Government. "Nandi is Bull" of Lord Shiva.

Best Feature Film -:Sankarabharanam
- Golden Nandi with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
- Cash prize of Rs. 4,000 to the Director

List of winners of the Nandi Award for Best Second Feature Film|Best second Feature Film: Maa Bhoomi
- Silver Nandi with a cash prize of Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
- Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the Director
List of winners of the Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film|Best Third Feature Film: Punaadi Raallu
- Bronze Nandi to the Producer/ Banner
- Memento to the Director
First Best Story Writer
- Cash prize of Rs.1,000

Second Best Story Writer
- Cash prize of Rs. 500 to the Story Writer
(B)DOCUMENTARY FILMS
First Best Documentary film
Golden Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.2,000 to the Producer/Banner
Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the Director

Second Best Documentary film
Silver Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.1,000 to the Producer/Banner
Cash prize of Rs.500 to the Director
Third Best Documentary Film
Bronze Nandi to the Producer/ Banner
Memento to the Director

(C) CHILDREN’S FILMS
First Best Children's film
Golden Nandi with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 to the Producer/Banner
Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the Director

Second Best Children's film
Silver Nandi with a cash prize of Rs. 3,000 to the Producer/Banner
Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the Director

Third Best Children's Film
Bronze Nandi to the Producer/Banner
Memento to the Director
(E)EDUCATIONAL FILMS
First Best Educational Film
Golden Nandi with a cash prize of Rs. 2,000 to the Producer/Banner
Cash prize of Rs. 1,000 to the Director

Second Best Feature film
Silver Nandi to the Producer/ Banner
Third Best Educational Film
Bronze Nandi to the Producer/ Banner:
Individual Awards for Artistes & Tech
Best Actor : Gokina Ramarao
(Silver Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Commendation Certificate)
Title of the Film : Punaadi Raallu
Best Actress : Ms.Jayasudha
(Silver Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Commendation Certificate)
Title of the Film : Idi Katha Kaadu
Best Child Actor : Baby Tulasi
(Copper Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Commendation Certificate)
Title of the Film :Sankaraabharanam
Best Screenplay Writer : B. Narsing Rao
(Copper Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Commendation Certificate)
Title of the Film :Maa Bhoomi
Best Cinematographer : P. S. Nivas
(Copper Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Commendation Certificate)
Title of the Film :Nimajjanam
Best Lyric Writer : Veturi
(Copper Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Commendation Certificate)
Title of the Film : Sankaraabharanam
Best Music Director : K. V. Mahadevan
(Copper Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Commendation Certificate)
Title of the Film : Sankaraabharanam
BestMalePlaybackSinger:S.P.Balasubramanyam
(Copper Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Commendation Certificate
Title of the Film : Sankaraabharanam
Best Female Playback Singer :Vani Jairam
(Copper Nandi with a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and Commendation Certificate)
Title of the Film : Sankaraabharanam

References

http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/17/stories/2004061713090300.htm http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/12/stories/2006111217510100.htm

http://www.hinduonnet.com/2005/09/02/stories/2005090201670200.htm http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/11/stories/2010111158730400.htm