By Raja Zahid A Khanzada
Abu Dhabi: The highly anticipated IIFA Utsavam 2024, a grand celebration of the diversity and brilliance of South Indian cinema, has officially announced the winners of its popular category awards. The event, co-presented by SOBHA Realty and NEXA, and powered by Maisour & Siggnature Finest Cardamom Seeds, shines a spotlight on the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries.
On September 28, 2024, IIFA Utsavam honored the outstanding achievements of artists and filmmakers across various categories, from Best Picture to individual performances and technical excellence. This prestigious ceremony highlighted the artistic diversity and the rich storytelling traditions of South Indian cinema.
Below is the full list of winners from the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries at the NEXA IIFA Utsavam 2024:
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**IIFA Utsavam 2024 – Tamil Film Industry Winners**
– **Best Picture:** *Jailer* – Sun TV Network Limited
– **Direction:** Mani Ratnam – *Ponniyin Selvan: II*
– **Performance in a Leading Role (Female):** Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – *Ponniyin Selvan: II*
– **Performance in a Leading Role (Male):** Vikram – *Ponniyin Selvan: II*
– **Performance in a Supporting Role (Female):** Sahasra Shre – *Chithha*
– **Performance in a Supporting Role (Male):** Jayaram – *Ponniyin Selvan: II*
– **Performance in a Negative Role:** S. J. Suryah – *Mark Antony*
– **Music Direction:** AR Rahman – *Ponniyin Selvan: II*
– **Lyrics:** Super Subu (*Jailer* – Song: *Hukum – Thalaivar Alappara*)
– **Playback Singer (Male):** Haricharan (*Ponniyin Selvan: II* – Song: *Chinnanjiru Nilave*)
– **Playback Singer (Female):** Shakthisree Gopalan (*Ponniyin Selvan: II* – Song: *Aga Naga*)
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**IIFA Utsavam 2024 – Telugu Film Industry Winners**
– **Best Picture:** *DASARA* – Sudhakar Cherukuri
– **Direction:** Anil Ravipudi – *Bhagavanth Kesari*
– **Performance in a Leading Role (Female):** Mrunal Thakur – *Hi Nanna*
– **Performance in a Leading Role (Male):** Nani – *DASARA*
– **Performance in a Supporting Role (Female):** Varalaxmi Sarathkumar – *Veera Simha Reddy*
– **Performance in a Supporting Role (Male):** Brahmanandam – *Ranga Maarthaanda*
– **Performance in a Negative Role:** Shine Tom Chacko – *DASARA*
– **Music Direction:** Hesham Abdul Wahab – *Hi Nanna*
– **Lyrics:** Anantha Sriram (*Baby* – Song: *O Rendu Prema Meghaalila*)
– **Playback Singer (Male):** Rahul Sipligunj (*Mem Famous* – Song: *Ayyayyo*)
– **Playback Singer (Female):** Mangli (*Balagam* – Song: *Ooru Palletootu*)
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**IIFA Utsavam 2024 – Malayalam Film Industry Winners**
– **Best Picture:** *2018: Everyone Is A Hero* – Venu Kunnappilly
– **Direction:** Jeo Baby – *Kaathal: The Core*
– **Performance in a Leading Role (Female):** Anaswara Rajan – *Neru*
– **Performance in a Leading Role (Male):** Tovino Thomas – *2018: Everyone Is A Hero*
– **Performance in a Supporting Role (Female):** Mamitha Baiju – *Pranaya Vilasam*
– **Performance in a Supporting Role (Male):** Sudhi Kozhikode – *Kaathal: The Core*
– **Performance in a Negative Role:** Arjun Radhakrishnan – *Kannur Squad*
– **Music Direction:** Sushin Shyam – *Romancham*
– **Lyrics:** Joe Paul (*2018: Everyone Is A Hero* – Song: *Uyirayi Maarave*)
– **Playback Singer (Male):** Sushin Shyam (*Romancham* – Song: *Athmave Poo*)
– **Playback Singer (Female):** Ezma Nobin (*2018: Everyone Is A Hero* – Song: *Innithile*)
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**IIFA Utsavam 2024 – Kannada Film Industry Winners**
– **Best Picture:** *Kaatera* – Rockline Venkatesh
– **Direction:** Tharun Kishore Sudhir – *Kaatera*
– **Performance in a Leading Role (Female):** Rukmini Vasanth – *Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A*
– **Performance in a Leading Role (Male):** Rakshit Shetty – *Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A*
– **Performance in a Supporting Role (Female):** Shruthi – *Kaatera*
– **Performance in a Supporting Role (Male):** Gopal Krishna Deshpande – *Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B*
– **Performance in a Negative Role:** Jagapathi Babu – *Kaatera*
– **Music Direction:** V. Harikrishna – *Kaatera*
– **Lyrics:** Dhananjay Ranjan (*Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A* – Song: *Sse Title Track – Nadiye Nadiye*)
– **Playback Singer (Male):** Mc Bijju, Keerthan Holla (*Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A* – Song: *Sse Title Track – Nadiye Nadiye*)
– **Playback Singer (Female):** Srilakshmi Belmannu (*Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A*)
The IIFA Utsavam 2024 celebrates the best in South Indian cinema, offering a stage for artists and filmmakers to be honored for their contributions to the industry. The awards continue to represent the unique storytelling and technical expertise across all four regional film industries.