The 68th Filmfare Awards South 2024 marked a spectacular celebration of cinematic excellence across the four major film industries of South India: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. This prestigious event showcased the remarkable talent and creativity that has come to define Southern cinema, honoring outstanding achievements in various categories.
Winners List of 68th Filmfare Awards South 2024
Check out the complete winners list in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada below.
Here are the winners listed in normal letters and point-wise format:
Telugu Winners 2023
1. Best Film: RRR
2. Best Director: S. S. Rajamouli (RRR)
3. Best Film (Critics’): Sita Ramam (Hanu Raghavapudi)
4. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): N.T.R. Jr (RRR) and Ram Charan (RRR)
5. Best Actor (Critics’): Dulquer Salmaan (Sita Ramam)
6. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Mrunal Thakur (Sita Ramam)
7. Best Actress (Critics’): Sai Pallavi (Virata Parvam)
8. Best Actor in a ing Role (Male): Rana Daggubati (Bheemla Nayak)
9. Best Actor in a ing Role (Female): Nandita Das (Virata Parvam)
10. Best Music Album: M. M. Keeravani (RRR)
11. Best Lyrics: Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry – Kaanunna Kalyanam (Sita Ramam)
12. Best Playback Singer (Male): Kaala Bhairava – Komuram Bheemudo (RRR)
13. Best Playback Singer (Female): Chinmayi Sripada (Oh Prema – Sita Ramam)
14. Best Choreography: Prem Rakshith (Naatu Naatu – RRR)
15. Best Production Design: Sabu Cyril (RRR)
Tamil Winners 2023
1. Best Film: Ponniyin Selvan Part 1
2. Best Director: Mani Ratnam (Ponniyin Selvan Part 1)
3. Best Film (Critics’): Kadaisi Vivasayi (Manikandan)
4. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Kamal Haasan (Vikram)
5. Best Actor (Critics’): Dhanush (Thiruchitrambalam) and R. Madhavan (Rocketry: The Nambi Effect)
6. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Sai Pallavi (Gargi)
7. Best Actress (Critics’): Nithya Menen (Thiruchitrambalam)
8. Best Actor in a ing Role (Male): Kaali Venkat (Gargi)
9. Best Actor in a ing Role (Female): Urvashi (Veetla Vishesham)
10. Best Music Album: A R Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan Part 1)
11. Best Lyrics: Thamarai (Marakkuma Nenjam – Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu)
12. Best Playback Singer (Male): Santhosh Narayanan (Thenmozhi – Thiruchitrambalam)
13. Best Playback Singer (Female): Antara Nandy (Alaikadal – Ponniyin Selvan Part 1)
14. Best Debut (Female): Aditi Shankar (Viruman)
15. Best Debut (Male): Pradeep Ranganathan (Love Today)
16. Best Cinematography: K. K. Senthil Kumar (RRR) and Ravi Varman (Ponniyin Selvan Part 1)
Malayalam Winners 2023
1. Best Film: Nna Thaan Case Kodu
2. Best Director: Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)
3. Best Film (Critics’): Ariyippu (Mahesh Narayanan)
4. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Kunchacko Boban (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)
5. Best Actor (Critics’): Alencier Ley Lopez (Appan)
6. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Darshana Rajendran (Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey)
7. Best Actress (Critics’): Revathi (Bhoothakalam)
8. Best Actor in a ing Role (Male): Indrans (Udal)
9. Best Actor in a ing Role (Female): Parvathy Thiruvothu (Puzhu)
10. Best Music Album: Kailas Menon (Vaashi)
11. Best Lyrics: Arun Alat (Darshana – Hridayam)
12. Best Playback Singer (Male): Unni Menon (Rathipushpam – Bheeshma Parvam)
13. Best Playback Singer (Female): Mridula Varier (Mayilpeeli – Pathonpatham Noottandu)
Kannada Winners 2023
1. Best Film: Kantara
2. Best Director: Kiranraj K (777 Charlie)
3. Best Film (Critics’): Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage (Sridhar Shikaripura)
4. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Rishab Shetty (Kantara)
5. Best Actor (Critics’): Naveen Shankar (Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage)
6. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Chaithra J Achar (Taledanda)
7. Best Actress (Critics’): Sapthami Gowda (Kantara)
8. Best Actor in a ing Role (Male): Achyuth Kumar (Kantara)
9. Best Actor in a ing Role (Female): Mangala N (Taledanda)
10. Best Music Album: B Ajaneesh Loknath (Kantara)
11. Best Lyrics: V. Nagendra Prasad (Belakina Kavithe – Banaras)
12. Best Playback Singer (Male): Sai Vignesh (Varaha Roopam – Kantara)
13. Best Playback Singer (Female): Sunidhi Chauhan (Ra Ra Rakkamma – Vikrant Rona)
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In conclusion, these awards highlight the rich diversity and talent in South Indian cinema across four major languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. The year 2023 saw a mix of commercial blockbusters and critically acclaimed films receiving recognition.
RRR dominated the Telugu awards, while Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 made a strong showing in Tamil cinema. Malayalam cinema saw a balance between commercial and artistic successes, with Nna Thaan Case Kodu leading the pack. In Kannada, Kantara emerged as a major winner, showcasing the industry’s ability to produce impactful, locally rooted stories with universal appeal.
These awards celebrate not only the lead actors and directors but also the often-overlooked talents in ing roles, music, lyrics, and technical aspects of filmmaking. They reflect the vibrant and evolving nature of South Indian cinema, which continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences both within India and internationally.
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