SIIMA 2024 (Telugu, Kannada): Nani and Rakshit Shetty Triumph as Best Actors; Check Full Winners List Here

The first day of SIIMA 2024 in Dubai witnessed Nani and Rakshit Shetty receiving Best Actor awards for their performances in Dasara (Telugu) and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A (Kannada). Bhagavanth Kesari and Kaatera won Best Film from Telugu and Kannada film industries. Read on to know who won the best actress award.

Hyderabad: The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2024, held in Dubai on September 14, marked the grand beginning of this year's award season. Celebrating the best in Telugu and Kannada cinema on Saturday, the event was a dazzling showcase of talent from South Indian film industries. This year's edition saw several standout moments, particularly with the Telugu and Kannada film industry taking center stage on the first day.

Nani was a major highlight of the evening, clinching the Best Actor (Telugu) award for his role in Dasara. His film Hi Nanna, also garnered multiple awards, showcasing his remarkable contribution to the Telugu film industry. Similarly, Rakshit Shetty shone by winning Best Actor (Kannada) for his role in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A.

The Best Film Awards went to Kaatera in Kannada and Bhagavanth Kesari, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, in Telugu. Additionally, Anand Devarakonda, brother of Vijay Devarakonda, won Best Actor in a Leading Role (Critics) for his performance. Keerthy Suresh was honoured as Best Actress for her role in Dasara (Telugu), while Chaithra Achar won the same recognition in Kannada for her film Toby. The night concluded with Sandeep Reddy Vanga being honoured as the Sensation of the Year.

Bhagavanth Kesari earns the Best Film (Telugu) award at SIIMA 2024. With its massy yet thoughtful execution, the film made a notable impression this year.

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The @NameisNani takes home the award for Best Actor (Telugu) in a Leading Role at SIIMA 2024! His extraordinary talent and dedication shine through in every scene of Dasara.

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Check out the full list of SIIMA 2024 Telugu winners here:

Best Film: Bhagavanth Kesari

Best Actor: Nani (Dasara)

Best Actress: Keerthy Suresh (Dasara)

Best Actor (Critics): Anand Deverakonda (Baby)

Anand Devarakonda takes home the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Critics) award at SIIMA 2024 for his outstanding performance in Baby. A proud moment celebrating his talent and hard work!

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Hearty congratulations to @mrunal0801 for winning Best Actress (Critics) in a Leading Role at SIIMA 2024! Your performance in 'Hi Nanna' made us feel every emotion with you.

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Best Actress (Critics): Mrunal Thakur (Hi Nanna)

Best Director: Srikanth Odela (Dasara)

Best Director (Critics): Sai Razesh (Baby)

Best Debutant Director: Shouryuv (Hi Nanna)

Best Supporting Actor: Deekshit Shetty (Dasara)

Best Supporting Actress: Baby Kiara (Hi Nanna)

Best Debutant Actor: Sangeeth Shoban (MAD)

Best Debutant Actress: Vaishnavi Chaitanya (Baby)

Best Comedian: Vishnu (MAD)

Best Music Composer: Hesham Abdul Wahab (Kushi and Hi Nanna)

Best Singer: Ram Miryala (Balagam)

Best Lyricist: Ananth Sriram

Best Cinematographer: Bhuvan Gowda (Salaar)

Best Debutant Production: Wyra Entertainment (Hi Nanna)

Sensation of the Year: Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Check out the full list of SIIMA 2024 Kannada winners here:

A big round of applause for @rakshitshetty , the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Kannada) at SIIMA 2024! Your mesmerizing performance in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A has truly left everyone in awe.

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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

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