The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2024 brought the glitz and glamour of South Indian cinema to the global stage. Held on September 14th and 15th at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this prestigious event honored outstanding achievements in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam films. SIIMA has become a beacon of recognition for the diverse and vibrant South Indian film industry, showcasing talent across multiple languages and genres.
SIIMA Awards 2024 Complete Winners List
Check out the Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam winners below.
Telugu Winners List
- Best Actor: Nani (Dasara)
- Best Actress: Keerthy Suresh (Dasara)
- Best Director: Srikanth Odela (Dasara)
- Best Actor (Critics): Anand Deverakonda (Baby)
- Best Actress (Critics): Mrinal Thakur (Hi Nanna)
- Best Movie: Bhagwant Kesari
- Best Actor in Supporting Role: Dixit Shetty (Dasara)
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Baby Khiara Khan (Hi Nanna)
- Best Debut Actor: Sangeet Shobhan (Mad)
- Best Debut Actress: Vaishnavi Chaitanya (Baby)
- Best Comedian: Vishnu (Mad)
- Best Music Director: Abdul Wahab (Hi Nanna, Khushi)
- Best Cinematography: Bhuvana Gowda (Salar)
- Best Background Singer: Ram Miryala (Uru Palletooru-Balagam)
- Best Debut Director: Souryuv (Hi Dad)
- Best Debut Producer: Vaira Entertainments (Hi Dad)
- Best Director (Critics): Sai Rajesh
Kannada Winners List
- Best Film: Kaatera
- Best Actor: Rakshit Shetty
- Best Actress: Chaithra Achar (Toby)
- Best Director: Hemanth Rao (Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A)
- Best Debutant Director (Kannada): Nithin Krishnamurthy (Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare)
- Best Actor (Critics): Dhananjaya (Gurudev Hoysala)
- Best Actress (Critics): Rukmini Vasanth (Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A)
- Best Debutant Actress: Aradhanaa (Kaatera)
- Best Actor in Negative Role: Ramesh Indira (Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A)
- Best Music Director: V Harikrishna (Kaatera)
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Mangli (Kaatera)
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Kapil Kapilan (Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A)
- Excellence in Cinema Award: Shivaraj Kumar
As the South Indian film industry eagerly awaits the announcement of Tamil and Malayalam winners, the SIIMA Awards 2024 has already set a high bar for celebrating cinematic excellence. The event not only recognizes established stars but also shines a spotlight on emerging talents, ensuring a bright future for South Indian cinema.
Also See: Winners List of 11th SIIMA Awards 2023
The SIIMA Awards 2024 has once again proven to be a melting pot of cultures, languages, and cinematic styles, reflecting the rich diversity of South Indian cinema. As we anticipate the full list of winners across all four languages, it’s clear that the event has solidified its position as a premier platform for honoring the best in South Indian filmmaking.
