One of the most prestigious award ceremonies in the South Indian film industry, the South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as SIIMA, is currently taking place in Dubai. The first day of the event was truly a night to remember. Some of the biggest names from the Kannada (Sandalwood) and Telugu (Tollywood) industries were recognised for their contributions. The event, which took place at the World Trade Centre in Dubai, was hosted by Rishi-Shubra Aiyappa for the Kannada categories and Sudigali Sudeer-Simran Chaudhary for the Telugu categories. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Arrives in Dubai With Daughter Aaradhya For SIIMA 2024; Video Goes Viral – WATCH.

Coming to the winners, Telugu star Nani took home the Best Actor Award for his outstanding performance in the movie Dasara. The film went on to win multiple other honours, including Best Director - Srikanth Odela and Best Actress - Keerthy Suresh. Rakshit Shetty won the Best Actor Award (Kannada) for Sapta Saagaradaache Ello - Side A. Mrunal Thakur was honoured with the Best Actress Critics for her performance in Hi Nanna. Check out the complete winners list below.

Telugu Cinema Awards

Best Cinematographer

Best Actress

 

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Best Playback Singer - Male

Best Music Director

Best Debutant Actor

Best Debutant Producer

Best Debutant Director

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Best Debutant Actress

Best Actor in a Negative Role

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Best Actor in a Comedy Role

Best Director (Critics)

Best Director

Best Film

Best Actress (Critics)

Best Actor

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Critics)

Kannada Cinema Awards

Best Director

Best Actor (Critics)

Best Actor

Best Film

Best Actor in a Comedy Role

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Best Debutant Director

Best Debutant Producer

Best Debutant Actor

Best Debutant Actress

Best Music Director

Best Playback Singer - Male

Best Playback Singer - Female

Best Lyric Writer

Best Cinematographer

Best Actress in a Leading Role

The winners for the Tamil and Malayalam industry are expected to be announced in the second phase of the award ceremony night today (September 15).

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