The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) have returned to Dubai, for the 11th Year with Celebrating cinema with the brightest stars and biggest names from the South Indian film industry. The awards ceremony was held on September 15th and 16th at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with the winners being decided by public polling and the nominees selected by a jury of industry experts.
Let’s take a look at the list of winners who were honored for their outstanding contributions in these two vibrant industries.
Telugu Winners at SIIMA 2023
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Telugu)- Jr. NTR for RRR
Best Film (Telugu)- Sita Ramam
Best Director (Telugu)- SS Rajamouli for RRR
Flipkart Fashion Youth Icon- Shruti Haasan
Best Debutant Producers (Telugu)- Sharath-Anurag for Major
Promising Newcomer (Telugu)- Bellamkonda Ganesh
Best Debutant Actress (Telugu)- Mrunal Thakur for Sita Ramam
Best Actor in a Leading Role – Critics (Telugu)- Adivi Sesh
Best Actress in a Leading Role (Telugu)- Sreeleela for Dhamaka
Best Actress in a Leading Role – Critics (Telugu)- Mrunal Thakur for Sita Ramam
Sensation of the Year- Karthikeya 2
Kannada Winners at SIIMA 2023
Best Actor in a Leading Role – Critics (Kannada)- Rishab Shetty- Kantara
Best Film (Kannada)- 777 Charlie
Special Appreciation Award – Path breaking Story- Rishab Shetty
Best Actor in a Negative Role (Kannada)- Achyuth Kumar for Kantara
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Kannada)- Diganth Manchale for Gaalipata 2
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Kannada)- Shubha Raksha for Home Minister
Best Debutant Producer (Kannada)- Apeksha Purohit and Pavan Kumar Wadeyar for Dollu
Best Debutant Actor (Kannada)- Pruthvi Shamanur