CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal : The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2025, held in Dubai, celebrated the finest talents in the Telugu and Kannada film industries. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna clinched the top acting honors for their stellar performances in Pushpa 2: The Rule. The film also earned accolades for Best Director (Sukumar), Best Music Composer (Devi Sri Prasad), and Best Lyric Writer (Ramajogaiah Sastry).
In the Kannada category, Kalki 2898 AD dominated the awards, with Kamal Haasan winning Best Villain, Amitabh Bachchan securing Best Supporting Actor, and Anna Ben honored as Best Supporting Actress. The film was also named Best Film.
Other notable winners include Satya for Best Comedian (Mathu Vadhalara 2), Teja Sajja and Meenakshi Chaudhary for Best Actor and Actress (Critics), and Sandeep Saroj and Bhagyashree Borse for Best Debut Actor and Actress.
The event highlighted the exceptional talent and creativity in South Indian cinema, setting a high standard for future awards.
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