A Star-Studded Affair in the City of Gold
SIIMA Awards 2023, Dubai — The 10th edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) is all set to dazzle the film fraternity and fans alike. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place on September 15th and 16th in the opulent city of Dubai, promising a memorable celebration of talent and creativity.
Stars Speak at Pre-Awards Press Conference
Leading actors and filmmakers from the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries gathered at a press conference on Thursday to share insights about their projects and experiences. The event offered a sneak peek into the creative minds behind the stellar performances that have captivated audiences over the past year.
Very Strong Competition in Key Categories
As the excitement builds, the nominees in pivotal categories are leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s a glimpse of the contenders:
Best Director (Malayalam)
- Amal Neerad for Bheeshma Parvan
- Khalid Rahman for Thallumaala
- Mahesh Narayanan for Ariyippu
- Tharun Moorthy for Saudi Vellakka
- Vineeth Sreenivasan for Hridaya
Best Director (Tamil)
- Gautham Ramachandran for Gargi
- Lokesh Kanagaraj for Vikram
- M Manikandan for Kadaisi Vivasayi
- Mani Ratnam for Ponniyin Selvan I
- Mithran R Jawahar for Tiruchitrambalam
Best Director (Kannada)
- Anup Bhandari for Vikrant Rona
- Darling Krishna for Love Mocktail 2
- Kiranraj K for 777 Charlie
- Prashant Neel for KGF Chapter 2
- Rishab Shetty for Kantara
Best Director (Telugu)
- Chandoo Mondeti for Kartikeya 2
- Hanu Raghavapudi for Sita Ramam
- SS Rajamouli for RRR
- Sashi Kiran Tikka for Major
- Vimal Krishna for DJ Tillu
Best Actress (Malayalam)
- Darshana Rajendran for Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey
- Kalyani Priyadarshan for Bro Daddy
- Keerthy Suresh for Vaashi
- Navya Nair for Oruthee
- Revathy for Bhoothakalam
- Anaswara Rajan for Super Sharanya
Best Actress (Tamil)
- Aishwarya Lekshmi for Gatta Kushti
- Dushara Vijayan for Natcharitham Nagargiradhu
- Keerthy Suresh for Saani Kaayidham
- Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam
- Sia Pallavi for Gargi
- Trisha for Ponniyin Selvan- I
Best Actress (Kannada)
- Ashika Ranganath for Kayimo
- Chaithra Achar for Gilky
- Rachita Ram for Monsoon Raaga
- Saptami Gowda for Kantara
- Sharmeila Mandra for Gaalipata 2
- Srinidhi Shetty for KGF Chapter 2
Best Actress (Telugu)
- Meenakshi Chaudhary for Hit The Second Case
- Mrunal Thakur for Sita Ramam
- Neha Shetty for DJ Tillu
- Nithya Menen for Bheemla Nayak
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu for Yashoda
- Sreeleela for Dhamaka
Best Actor (Malayalam)
- Basil Joseph for Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey
- Kunchacko Boban for Nna Than Cade Kodu
- Mommoothy for Bheeshma Parvan and Rorschach
- Nivin Pauly for Padavettu
- Prithviraj Sukumaran for Jana Gana Mana
Best Actor (Tamil)
- Dhanush for Thiruchitrambalam
- Kamal Haasan for Vikram
- Madhavan for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
- Silmabarasan for Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
- Vikram for Ponniyin Selvan I and Mahaan
Best Actor (Kannada)
- Puneeth Rajkumar for James
- Rakshit Shetty for 777 Charlie
- Rishab Shetty for Kantara
- Shivarajkumar for Vedha
- Sudeep for Vikrant Rona
- Yash for KGF Chapter 2
Best Actor (Telugu)
- Adivi Sesh for Major
- Dulquer Salmaan for Sita Ramam
- Jr NTR for RRR
- Nikhil Siddhartha for Karthikeya 2
- Ram Charan for RRR
- Sidhu Jonnalagadda for DJ Tillu
The competition is fierce, and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the crowning of their favorite stars at the SIIMA Awards 2023. Stay tuned for the live updates and exclusive coverage of this grand event.