AP Government invites applications for Nandi Natakotsavalu-2025

The State Government is inviting applications for 2025 from theater groups, schools, colleges, universities and individuals. Applications are invited under various categories including Padya Natakalu (verse plays), social plays, social dramas, children’s plays, college/university plays and books written on theater and performing arts.

Andhra Pradesh State Film, Television and Theater Development Corporation Limited Managing Director KS Viswanathan said in a press release that applications are invited for Kandukuri Puraskaralu-2026 from Pauranik (mythological) and social theater artists, directors, technical experts, writers and theater organizations who have demonstrated outstanding service in the field of theatre. Kandukuri Rangasthala Pratibha Puraskar will be presented at the state level while Kandukuri Visishta Puraskaralu will be presented at the district level, he informed.

For more details applicants can visit the organization website www.apsftvtdc.in. The last date for online application is 20 October 2026 and applicants are required to take a printout of the online application and send it along with relevant documents and signatures to the General Manager, Andhra Pradesh State Film, Television and Theater Development Corporation Limited, 4th Floor, NTR Administrative Block, Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Vijayawada.5231000

He informed that the printed applications and documents should arrive at the office by October 26, 2026.

Published – 20 Sep 2026 20:19 IST