Filmfare Awards Winners 2024 South Full List
Sreejith K
The Filmfare Awards South 2024 showcased the extraordinary talent and creativity thriving in the South Indian film industry. From gripping narratives to breathtaking performances, this year's winners exemplify the region's cinematic excellence across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.
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The Filmfare Awards South 2024 showcased the extraordinary talent and creativity thriving in the South Indian film industry. From gripping narratives to breathtaking performances, this year's winners exemplify the region's cinematic excellence across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.

RRR Dominates Telugu Cinema

S.S. Rajamouli's epic historical action drama "RRR" emerged as the biggest winner in the Telugu category, sweeping major awards and cementing its place in Indian cinema history. The film's groundbreaking success included:

Best Film

Best Director (S.S. Rajamouli)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) - shared by N.T.R. Jr. and Ram Charan

Best Music Album (M.M. Keeravani)

Best Choreography (Prem Rakshith for "Naatu Naatu")

Best Production Design (Sabu Cyril)

Best Cinematography (K.K. Senthil Kumar)

"RRR" captivated audiences with its grand vision, stellar performances, and technical brilliance. The film's global success has brought unprecedented attention to Telugu cinema.

Sita Ramam: A Critical Darling

While "RRR" dominated the popular categories, the romantic drama "Sita Ramam" received critical acclaim:

Best Film (Critics') - Hanu Raghavapudi

Best Actor (Critics') - Dulquer Salmaan

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) - Mrunal Thakur

Best Lyrics - Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry for "Kaanunna Kalyanam"

"Sita Ramam" charmed audiences with its poetic storytelling and captivating performances, proving that intimate dramas can stand alongside grand spectacles.

Other Notable Telugu Winners

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Rana Daggubati (Bheemla Nayak)

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Nandita Das (Virata Parvam)

Best Actress (Critics'): Sai Pallavi (Virata Parvam)

Best Playback Singer (Male): Kaala Bhairava for "Komuram Bheemudo" (RRR)

Best Playback Singer (Female): Chinmayi Sripada for "Oh Prema" (Sita Ramam)

Tamil Cinema: A Year of Diverse Excellence

The Tamil film industry celebrated a range of cinematic achievements:

Ponniyin Selvan Part 1: Epic Grandeur

Mani Ratnam's historical epic dominated the Tamil awards:

Best Film

Best Director (Mani Ratnam)

Best Music Album (A.R. Rahman)

Best Cinematography (Ravi Varman)

Critical Acclaim and Powerful Performances

Best Film (Critics'): Kadaisi Vivasayi (Manikandan)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Kamal Haasan (Vikram)

Best Actor (Critics'): Shared by Dhanush (Thiruchitrambalam) and R. Madhavan (Rocketry: The Nambi Effect)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Sai Pallavi (Gargi)

Best Actress (Critics'): Nithya Menen (Thiruchitrambalam)

Emerging Talent

Best Debut (Female): Aditi Shankar (Viruman)

Best Debut (Male): Pradeep Ranganathan (Love Today)

Malayalam Cinema: Celebrating Unique Storytelling

Kerala's film industry continued to push boundaries with thought-provoking cinema:

Best Film: Nna Thaan Case Kodu

Best Director: Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)

Best Film (Critics'): Ariyippu (Mahesh Narayanan)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Kunchacko Boban (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Darshana Rajendran (Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey)

Notable performances recognized in the critics' categories include Alencier Ley Lopez (Appan) and Revathi (Bhoothakalam).

Kannada Cinema: The Rise of Kantara

The Kannada film industry saw the phenomenal success of Rishab Shetty's "Kantara":

Best Film

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) - Rishab Shetty

Best Music Album - B. Ajaneesh Loknath

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) - Achyuth Kumar

Best Actress (Critics') - Sapthami Gowda

While "Kantara" dominated, other films also received recognition:

Best Director: Kiranraj K (777 Charlie)

Best Film (Critics'): Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage (Sridhar Shikaripura)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Chaithra J Achar (Taledanda)

A Celebration of Diversity

The Filmfare Awards South 2024 highlighted the rich tapestry of South Indian cinema. From large-scale spectacles to intimate character studies, the awards recognized films that pushed creative boundaries and resonated with audiences.

Key trends observed:

The global impact of South Indian cinema, exemplified by "RRR"

Strong female-led narratives across industries

The critical success of unconventional storytelling

Recognition of both established stars and emerging talent

Looking Ahead

As South Indian cinema continues to gain international recognition, the Filmfare Awards South serves as a vital platform to celebrate the region's cinematic achievements. The 2024 winners represent a dynamic and evolving industry, poised for even greater success in the years to come.