Filmfare has announced the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South 2024 with Kamar Film Factory, at a press conference held on Tuesday at SOBHA Neopolis, Bengaluru.
This prestigious event honours the best in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. A special surprise was planned in the press conference where dignitaries unveiled the iconic black lady for the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South 2024 with Kamar Film Factory. The coveted trophy was unveiled by Malavika Mohanan, actor, Rukmini Vasanth, actor, Jitesh Pillaai, Editor-in-Chief of Filmfare, along with Sumeet Chunkhare, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, SOBHA Limited, Kamar D, Kamar Film Factory.
Taking the excitement further, Filmfare announced the nominations for the upcoming 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards with Kamar Film Factory. The list features stalwarts across all 4 cinema industries, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. Some of these names are Chiranjeevi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chinmayi Sripada, Nagabhushana, Mani Ratnam, Anand Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ramya Krishnan, Trisha Krishnan, Rama, Anantha Sriram, Biju Menon, Arvind Venugopal, Darshan, Rakshit Shetty, Suka, Siddharth, Joju George, Shreya Ghoshal, Anwar Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Navya Nair amongst others.
Speaking about the property, Rohit Gopakumar, Director of Worldwide Media and CEO of ZENL BCCL TV and Digital Network expressed, “Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada Cinema have profoundly influenced us with their stellar performances and creative brilliance, captivating audiences and setting new benchmarks for Indian cinema. At Filmfare, we are dedicated to honouring this exceptional talent. With the continued support of our audiences, and our esteemed partners, we are proud to announce the 69th edition of Filmfare Awards South 2024. A night of entertainment, captivating performances awaits our audience.”
The Editor-in-Chief, Filmfare, Jitesh Pillaai said, “The Filmfare Awards South celebrates the remarkable talent from the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema that excel in storytelling and resonates with audiences in India and globally. We are excited for the 69th edition of Filmfare Awards South in Hyderabad, coming to you on August,3, 2024.”
Sumeet Chunkhare, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of SOBHA Limited, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the prestigious Filmfare Awards. Over past many decades, both SOBHA and Filmfare have represented a relentless pursuit of excellence and a passion for perfection in our respective industries. This partnership is a tribute to our shared values and a platform to celebrate the remarkable contributions of South Indian cinema. Through this association, we aim to inspire exceptional work in the field of creative arts and recognise the phenomenal talent that exists in the South Indian Film Industry.”
Kamar D, Kamar Film Factory, commented, “We are thrilled to be a part of the Filmfare Awards South, an iconic celebration of cinematic excellence in South India. At Kamar Film Factory, we believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of cinema, and we are excited to see this year’s awards honour the exceptional artistry and creativity that define South Indian cinema. We look forward to an extraordinary evening that will not only entertain but also inspire viewers far and wide.”
Actress Malavika Mohanan expressed, “I am thrilled to be part of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South 2024 with Kamar Film Factory. It’s an absolute honour to celebrate the incredible talent and hard work of our industry. I look forward to a special night, filled with magic, glamour, and well-deserved recognition.”
Adding on, Rukmini Vasanth said, “Filmfare Awards not only celebrates the exceptional talent and hard work within our South Indian cinema industry but also highlights the rich and diverse stories that we bring to life on the big screen. It is an honour to stand alongside such brilliant artists and be recognized for our collective contributions to the world of cinema.”
Check out the full list of nominations below:
KANNADA NOMINATIONS
BEST MOVIE
19.20.21
DAREDEVIL MUSTHAFA
KAATERA
KOUSALYA SUPRAJA RAMA
SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO
SWATHI MUTTHINA MALE HANIYE
BEST DIRECTOR
HEMANTH M RAO (SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO)
MANSORE (19.20.21)
NITHIN KRISHNAMURTHY (HOSTEL HUDUGARU BEKAGIDDARE)
RAJ B. SHETTY (SWATHI MUTTHINA MALE HANIYE)
SHASHANK SOGHAL (DAREDEVIL MUSTHAFA)
THARUN SUDHIR (KAATERA)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE)
DARSHAN (KAATERA)
NAGABHUSHANA (TAGARU PALYA)
RAJ B. SHETTY (SWATHI MUTTHINA MALE HANIYE)
RAKSHIT SHETTY (SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO)
SHISHIR BAIKADY (DAREDEVIL MUSTHAFA)
SHIVARAJKUMAR (GHOST)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (FEMALE)
AKSHATHA PANDAVAPURA (PINKI ELLI)
AMRUTHA PREM (TAGARU PALYA)
MILANA NAGARAJ (KOUSALYA SUPRAJA RAMA)
RUKMINI VASANTH (SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO)
SINDHU SRINIVASAMURTHY (AACHAR & CO.)
SIRI RAVIKUMAR (SWATHI MUTTHINA MALE HANIYE)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (MALE)
NAGABHUSHANA (KOUSALYA SUPRAJA RAMA)
POORNACHANDRA (DAREDEVIL MUSTHAFA)
RAJESH NATARANGA (19.20.21)
RAMESH INDIRA (SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO)
RANGAYANA RAGHU (TAGARU PALYA)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (FEMALE)
GUNJALAMMA (PINKI ELLI)
M. D. PALLAVI (19.20.21)
SHRUTHI (KAATERA)
SUDHA BELAWADI (KOUSALYA SUPRAJA RAMA)
TARA (TAGARU PALYA)
BEST MUSIC ALBUM
KAATERA (V. HARIKRISHNA)
KOUSALYA SUPRAJA RAMA (ARJUN JANYA)
SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO (CHARAN RAJ)
SWATHI MUTTHINA MALE HANIYE (MIDHUN MUKUNDAN)
TAGARU PALYA (VASUKI VAIBHAV)
BEST LYRICS
B. R. LAKSHMAN RAO (YAVA CHUMBAKA- CHOWKA BARA)
DAALI DHANANJAYA (SAMBANJA ANNODU DODDU KANA- TAGARU PALYA)
DHANANJAY RANJAN (NADHIYE OO NADHIYE- SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO SIDE A)
JAYANTH KAIKINI (PREETHISUVE- KOUSALYA SUPRAJA RAMA)
PRUTHVI (MELLAGE- SWATHI MUTTHINA MALE HANIYE)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (MALE)
KAPIL KAPILAN (NADHIYE O NADHIYE- SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO SIDE A)
RAVINDRA SORAGAVI (NODALAGADE DEVA- VIRATAPURA VIRAAGI)
SONU NIGAM (BOMBE BOMBE- KRANTI)
VASUKI VAIBHAV (NONDKOBYAADVE-TAGARU PALYA)
VIJAY PRAKASH (PUNYATHMA- KAATERA)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (FEMALE)
MADHURI SESHADRI (MELLAGE- SWATHI MUTTHINA MALE HANIYE)
MANGLI (PASANDAAGAVNE- KAATERA)
PRITHWI BHAT (PREETHISUVE- KOUSALYA SUPRAJA RAMA)
SANGEETHA KATTI (KAAYO SHIVA KAPAADO SHIVA- PENTAGON)
SRILAKSHMI BELMANNU (KADALANU KAANA HORATIRO- SAPTA SAGARADAACHE ELLO SIDE A)
TELUGU NOMINATIONS
BEST FILM
BABY
BALAGAM
DASARA
HI NANNA
MISS SHETTY, MR. POLISHETTY
SAMAJAVARAGAMANA
SALAAR: PART 1- CEASEFIRE
BEST DIRECTOR
ANIL RAVIPUDI (BHAGAVANTH KESARI)
KARTHIK DANDU (VIRUPAKSHA)
PRASHANTH NEEL (SALAAR: PART 1- CEASEFIRE)
SAI RAJESH (BABY)
SHOURYUV (HI NANNA)
SRIKANTH ODELA (DASARA)
VENU YELDANDI (BALAGAM)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE)
ANAND DEVERAKONDA (BABY)
BALAKRISHNA (BHAGAVANTH KESARI)
CHIRANJEEVI (WALTAIR VEERAYYA)
DHANUSH (SIR)
NANI (DASARA)
NANI (HI NANNA)
NAVEEN POLISHETTY (MISS SHETTY, MR. POLISHETTY)
PRAKASH RAJ (RANGA MAARTHAANDA)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (FEMALE)
ANUSHKA SHETTY (MISS SHETTY, MR. POLISHETTY)
KEERTHY SURESH (DASARA)
MRUNAL THAKUR (HI NANNA)
SAMANTHA (SHAAKUNTALAM)
VAISHNAVI CHAITANYA (BABY)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (MALE)
BRAHMANANDAM (RANGA MAARTHAANDA)
DHEEKSHITH SHETTY (DASARA)
KOTA JAYARAM (BALGAM)
NARESH (SAMAJAVARAGAMANA)
RAVI TEJA (WALTAIR VEERAYYA)
VISHNU OI (KEEDAA COLA)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (FEMALE)
RAMYA KRISHNAN (RANGA MAARTHAANDA)
ROHINI MOLLETI (WRITER PADMABHUSHAN)
RUPA LAKSHMI (BALAGAM)
SHYAMALA (VIRUPAKSHA)
SREELELA (BHAGAVANTH KESARI)
SRIYA REDDY (SALAAR: PART 1- CEASEFIRE)
SWATHI REDDY (MONTH OF MADHU)
BEST MUSIC ALBUM
BABY (VIJAY BULGANIN )
BALAGAM (BHEEMS CECIROLEO)
DASARA (SANTHOSH NARAYANAN)
HI NANNA (HESHAM ABDUL WAHAB)
KUSHI (HESHAM ABDUL WAHAB)
WALTAIR VEERAYYA (DEVI SRI PRASAD)
BEST LYRICS
ANANTHA SRIRAM (GAJJU BOMMA- HI NANNA)
ANANTHA SRIRAM (O RENDU PREMA MEGHAALILA- BABY)
KASARLA SHYAM (CHAMKEELA ANGEELES)
KASARLA SHYAM (OORU PALLETOORU- BALAGAM)
P. RAGHU ‘RELARE RELA’ (LINGI LINGI LINGIDI- KOTABOMMALI P.S)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (MALE)
ANURAG KULKARNI (SAMAYAMA – HI NANNA)
HESHAM ABDUL WAHAB (KUSHI TITLE SONG- KUSHI)
PVNS ROHIT (PREMISTHUNNA- BABY)
RAM MIRIYALA (POTTI PILLA – BALAGAM)
SID SRIRAM (ARADHYA- KUSHI)
SREERAMA CHANDRA (O RENDU PREMA MEGHAALILA- BABY)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (FEMALE)
CHINMAYI SRIPADA (ARADHYA- KUSHI)
CHINMAYI SRIPADA (ODIYAMMA- HI PAPA)
DHEE (CHAMKEELA ANGEELESI- DASARA)
MANGLI (OORU PALLETURU – BALAGAM)
SHAKTHISREE GOPALAN (AMMAADI- HI NANNA)
SHWETA MOHAN (MASTAARU MASTAARU – SIR)
TAMIL NOMINATIONS
BEST FILM
AYOTHI
CHITHHA
MAAMANNAN
PONNIYIN SELVAN PART- 2
VIDUTHALAI PART- 1
BEST DIRECTOR
MADONNE ASHWIN (MAAVEERAN)
MANI RATNAM (PONNIYIN SELVAN- PART 2)
MARI SELVARAJ (MAAMANNAN)
S U ARUN KUMAR (CHITHHA)
VETRI MAARAN (VIDUTHALAI PART- 1)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE)
SIDDHARTH (CHITHHA)
SIVAKARTHIKEYAN (MAAVEERAN)
SOORI (VIDUTHALAI PART- 1)
VADIVELU (MAAMANNAN)
VIKRAM (PONNIYIN SELVAN- PART 2)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (FEMALE)
AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN (PONNIYIN SELVAN- PART 2)
AISHWARYA RAJESH (FARHANA)
APARNA DAS (DADA)
BHAVANI SRI (VIDUTHALAI PART- 1)
NIMISHA SAJAYAN (CHITHHA)
SHRADDHA SRINATH (IRUGAPATRU)
TRISHA (PONNIYIN SELVAN- PART 2)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (MALE)
FAHADH FAASIL (MAAMANNAN)
MS BHASKAR (PARKING)
S.J.SURYAH (MARK ANTONY)
VINAYAKAN (JAILER)
YOGI BABU (MAAVEERAN)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (FEMALE)
ANJALI NAIR (CHITHHA)
RAICHAL RABECCA (GOOD NIGHT)
RAMA (PARKING)
SARITHA (MAAVEERAN)
SUBHADRA (BOMMAI NAYAGI)
BEST MUSIC ALBUM
CHITHHA (DHIBU NEENAN THOMAS)
JAILER (ANIRUDH RAVICHANDER)
LEO (ANIRUDH RAVICHANDER)
PONNIYIN SELVAN- PART 2 (A. R. RAHMAN)
VAATHI (GV PRAKASH KUMAR)
VIDUTHALAI PART- 1 (ILAIYARAAJA)
BEST LYRICS
ILANGO KRISHNAN (AGA NAGA- PONNIYIN SELVAN- PART 2)
ILANGO KRISHNAN (VEERA RAJA VEERA- PONNIYIN SELVAN- PART 2)
KRITHIKA NELSON (ORU VEZHAM- NITHAM ORU VAANAM)
KU KARTHIK (NIRA- TAKKAR)
SUKA (ONNODA NADANDHAA- VIDUTHALAI PART 1)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (MALE)
ANIRUDH RAVICHANDER (BADASS- LEO)
ANIRUDH RAVICHANDER (HUKUM- JAILER)
HARICHARAN (CHINNANJIRU NILAVE- PONNIYIN SELVAN- PART 2)
SEAN ROLDAN (NAAN GAALI- GOOD NIGHT)
SID SRIRAM AND GAUTHAM VASUDEV MENON (NIRA- TAKKAR)
VIJAY YESUDAS (NENJAME NENJAME- MAAMANNAN)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (FEMALE)
K.S.CHITHRA AND HARINI (VEERA RAJA VEERA- PONNIYIN SELVAN PART 2)
KARTHIKA VAIDYANATHAN (KANGAL EDHO- CHITHHA)
SHAKTHISREE GOPALAN (AGA NAGA- PONNIYIN SELVAN- PART 2)
SHAKTHISREE GOPALAN (NENJAME NENJAME- MAAMANNAN)
SHILPA RAO (KAAVAALAA- JAILER)
MALAYALAM NOMINATIONS (2024)
BEST FILM
2018
IRATTA
KAATHAL-THE CORE
NANPAKAL NERATHU MAYAKKAM
NERU
PACHUVUM ATHBUTHA VILAKKUM
ROMANCHAM
BEST DIRECTOR
JEETHU JOSEPH (NERU)
JEO BABY (KAATHAL-THE CORE)
JITHU MADHAVAN (ROMANCHAM)
JUDE ANTHANY JOSEPH (2018)
KRISHAND (PURUSHA PRETHAM)
LIJO JOSE PELLISSERY (NANPAKAL NERATHU MAYAKKAM)
ROHIT MG KRISHNAN (IRATTA)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE)
BIJU MENON (THANKAM)
JOJU GEORGE (IRATTA)
MAMMOOTTY (KAATHAL- THE CORE)
MAMMOOTTY (NANPAKAL NERATHU MAYAKKAM)
