The annual Filmfare Awards for South cinema were hosted in Chennai tonight and we have winners list with us. The awards are held to recognise talent in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada film industry and some prominent names from the regional world were able to take home the trophy tonight. Rangasthalam, Bharath Ane Nenu, Geetha Govindam, Bhaagamathie were some of the top releases of this year and they managed to dominate the nominations list of 2019. SIIMA 2019 Nominations: Akshay, Dulquer, Vijay, Nayanthara, Samantha, Rashmika – Here Is the Complete List of Nominees!

With so many popular faces coming together under one roof, you can imagine what a memorable night it turned out to be. With some stunning red carpet appearances and electrifying performances, the event was LIT and a huge success. Check out the winners' list below and join us in cheering for them.

Best DOP: Rathnavelu - Rangasthalam

Best Choreography - Prabhudeva and Jani Master - Rowdy Baby, Maari 2 

Best Female Debut (Tamil) - Raiza Wilson - Pyaar Prema Kaadhal

Best Female Debut (Malayalam) -  Saniya Iyappan - Queen

Best Lyrics (Telugu) - Chandrabose - Rangasthalam

Best Lyrics (Tamil) - Karthik Neta, '96

Best Lyrics (Malayalam) - B K Harinarayan, Theevandi

Best Lyrics (Kannada) - Dr H. S. Venkateshamurthy, Hasiru Ribbon

Best Singer Male (Kannada) - Sanjith Hegde - Shaakuntle Sikkalu, Naduve Antaravirali

Best Singer Female (Kannada) - Bindhu Malini - Bhaavalokada, Nathicharami

Best Singer Female (Malayalam) - Anne Amie - Aararo, Koode

Best Singer Male (Malayalam) - Vijay Yesudas - Poomuthole,  Joseph

Best Singer Female (Telugu) - Shreya Ghoshal, Mandaraa Mandaraa Bhaagmathie

Best Singer Male (Telugu) - Sid Sriram, Geetha Govindam

Best Singer Female (Tamil) - Chinmayi - '96

Best Singer Male (Tamil) - Sid Sriram, Hey Penne, Pyaar Prema Kaadhal

Best Music Director (Telugu) - Devi Sri Prasad, Rangasthalam

Best Music Director (Tamil) - Govind Vasantha, '96

Best Music Director (Malayalam) - Kailas Menon, Theevandi

Best Music Director (Kannada) - Vasuki Vaibhav, Sa.Hi.Pra.Shaale, Kasaragodu

Best Film (Telugu):  Mahanati

Best Director (Telugu): Nag Ashwin Mahanati

Best Actor In A Leading Role Male - (Telugu) (Popular): Ram Charan Rangasthalam

Best Actor Critics (Telugu): Dulquer Salman, Mahanati

Best Actor In A Leading Role Female (Popular) (Telugu): Keerthi Suresh Mahanati

Best Actress Critics (Telugu): Rashmika Mandanna, Geetha Govindam 

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male) (Telugu): Jagapati Babu,  Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female) (Telugu): Anasuya Bharadwaj Rangasthalam

Best Film (Tamil):  Pariyerum Perumal

Best Director (Tamil): Ram Kumar Ratsasan

Best Actor In A Leading Role Male (Popular) (Tamil): Dhanush, Vada Chennai

Vijay Sethupathi, '96

Best Actor Critics (Tamil): Arvind Swami Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

Best Actor In A Leading Role Female (Popular) (Tamil): Trisha, ’96

Best Actress Critics (Tamil): Aishwarya Rajesh, Kanaa

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male) (Tamil): Satyaraj, Kanaa

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female) (Tamil): Saranya Ponvannan, Kolamavu Kokila

Best Film (Malayalam): Sudani From Nigeria

Best Director (Malayalam): Lijo Jose Pellissery, Ee.Ma.Yau.   

Best Actor In A Leading Role Male  (Popular) (Malayalam):  Joju George, Joseph

Best Actor Critics (Malayalam):  Soubin Shahir, Sudani From Nigeria

Best Actor In A Leading Role Female (Popular) (Malayalam):  Manju Warrier Aami

Best Actress Critics (Malayalam):  Nimisha Sajayan, Eeda

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male) (Malayalam):  Vinayakan, Ee.Ma.Yau

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female) (Malayalam):  Savithri Sreedharan Sudani From Nigeria

Best Movie (Kannada): KGF 

Best Director (Kannada):  Mansore, Nathicharami

Best Actor In A Leading Role Male  (Popular) (Kannada):  Yash, KGF

Best Actor Critics (Kannada): Sathish Ninasam, Ayogya 

Best Actor In A Leading Role Female (Popular) (Kannada): Manvitha Kamath Tagaru

Best Actress Critics (Kannada): Sruthi Hariharan, Nathicharami

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male) (Kannada): Dhananjay, Tagaru

Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Female) (Kannada): Sharanya, Nathicharami

It was a long night but the wait for definitely worth it. While some of our favourites managed to grab the trophy, others couldn't but so what? Everyone present was equally deserving and heartiest congratulations to all the winners of tonight. Here's looking forward to Filmfare's Bollywood edition that's slated to happen in 2020.

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