• By Ridhi Suri
  • Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:08 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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IIFA Utsavam 2024 Winners: It was a spectacular event held in Abu Dhabi, celebrating the finest talents from South Indian and Bollywood cinema. The evening's highlight was the announcement of the winners. Actor Nani received the Best Actor Award (Telugu) for his remarkable performance in Dasara, earning him well-deserved acclaim for his role in the film. Celebrated filmmaker Mani Ratnam was honoured with the Best Director Award (Tamil) for Ponniyin Selvan: II, with critics and fans praising his storytelling and stunning visuals in this historical epic.

Megastar Chiranjeevi received the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema award, recognising his significant contributions to the industry. The event showcased the brightest stars of South Indian and Bollywood cinema in a night filled with celebration and recognition. Jailer, starring Rajinikanth, won the Best Picture (Tamil) award, which was accepted by director Nelson Dilipkumar.

Nani and Vikram were both honuored with Best Actor awards for their performances in Dasara (Telugu) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (Tamil), respectively. A particularly memorable moment was when Chiranjeevi was presented the Outstanding Achievement award by Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi, adding to the evening's significance.

The star-studded event featured legends such as AR Rahman, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nandamuri Balakrishna, alongside Bollywood stars like Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, and Aishwarya Rai.

Winners List

Best Film (Tamil): Jailer

Best Actor (Telugu): Nani (Dasara)

Best Actor (Tamil): Vikram (Ponniyin Selvan: II)

Best Actress (Tamil): Aishwarya Rai (Ponniyin Selvan: II)

Best Director (Tamil): Mani Ratnam (Ponniyin Selvan: II)

Best Music Direction (Tamil): AR Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan: II)

Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Chiranjeevi

Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema: Priyadarshan

Woman of the Year in Indian Cinema: Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male – Tamil): Jayaram (Ponniyin Selvan: II)

Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female – Tamil): Sahasra Shree (Chithha)

Best Performance in a Negative Role (Tamil): SJ Suryah (Mark Antony)

Best Performance in a Negative Role (Telugu): Shine Tom Chacko (Dasara)

Best Performance in a Negative Role (Malayalam): Arjun Radhakrishnan (Kannur Squad)

Golden Legacy Award: Nandamuri Balakrishna

Outstanding Excellence in Kannada cinema: Rishab Shetty

Best Debut (Female – Kannada): Aradhana Ram (Kaatera)

Best Director (Kannada): Tharun Sudhir (Kaatera)

The excitement continues after the IIFA Utsavam, as the IIFA Awards 2024 are scheduled for September 28.

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