SIIMA 2023 Awards: A Star-Studded Affair Honoring South Indian Cinema’s Finest

The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2023 unfolded in grandeur at the glitzy Dubai stage, and it was a night to remember.

  • Maheswara Rao Nadella | Publish Date - September 16, 2023 / 05:58 PM IST

The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2023 unfolded in grandeur at the glitzy Dubai stage, and it was a night to remember. With the red carpet rolled out, the event witnessed the presence of top-notch celebrities from the Southern film industry. The 15th edition of SIIMA held on the 15th of this month saw Telugu and Kannada film luminaries gracing the occasion, with Tamil and Malayalam stars gearing up for their own extravaganza on the 16th.

The year 2023 had its share of standout performances, and the SIIMA awards were a testament to the talent that the South Indian film industry has to offer. Notably, NTR Jr. (also known as Tarak), the versatile actor who enthralled audiences with his role in ‘RRR,’ clinched the SIIMA Best Actor award. His portrayal as Komuram Bheem in the magnum opus ‘RRR’ earned him this coveted recognition.

On the other hand, Shree Leela, who dazzled in the movie ‘Dhamaka,’ bagged the Best Actress award. ‘Seetaramam’ emerged as the Best Film, while the visionary director Rajamouli, the mastermind behind ‘RRR,’ was honoured as the Best Director.

The star-studded night saw the likes of NTR Jr., Rana Daggubati, Praneeth, Nikhil, Shree Leela, Mrunal Thakur, Ashwini Datte, Sudhir Babu, Ananya Nagalla, Himaja, Bhanu Thakur, and many others gracing the occasion with their presence.

Let’s take a look at the list of winners in various categories:

  • Best Director: S.S. Rajamouli for ‘RRR’
  • Best Actor: NTR Jr. for ‘RRR’
  • Best Actress: Shree Leela for ‘Dhamaka’
  • Best Film: ‘Seetaramam’
  • Best Music Director: M.M. Keeravani for ‘RRR’
  • Best Cinematography: K.K. Senthil Kumar for ‘RRR’
  • Best Debut Director: Mallidi Vasistha for ‘Bimbisara’
  • Best Supporting Actor: Suhas for ‘Hit 2’
  • Best Comedian: Srinivasa Reddy for ‘Karthikeya 2’
  • Best Supporting Actress: Mrunal Thakur for ‘Seetaramam’
  • Best Lyricist: Chandrabose for ‘Natu Natu’
  • Sensation of the Year: Nikhil and Karthikeya 2
  • Best Actor (Critics): Adavi Sesh for ‘Major’
  • Best Actress (Critics): Mrunal Thakur for ‘Seetaramam’
  • Flipkart Fashion Youth Icon: Shruti Hassan
  • Promising Newcomer (Telugu): Bellamkonda Ganesh

The SIIMA 2023 awards ceremony was a star-studded affair, celebrating the best of South Indian cinema. It showcased the incredible talent, creativity, and dedication that make South Indian films a force to be reckoned with in the global entertainment industry. As the excitement continues with the Tamil and Malayalam segments, we look forward to more remarkable moments and deserving winners at SIIMA 2023. Stay tuned for updates on this spectacular celebration of cinema.

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