SIIMA Awards 2017 Day 1: The sixth edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards is being held in Abu Dhabi.
The sixth edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards is being held in Abu Dhabi on June 30 and July 1. While the first day is dedicated to Telugu and Kannada films, the second day is about Malayalam and Tamil films. Many bigwigs from the industry are in Dubai for the event and the first day has already given us some scintillating performances along with the announcement of the winners. Before the awards was announced, a tribute was paid to the late Dasari Narayana Rao who was one of the seasoned Indian filmmakers with two National Awards under his belt.
DJ Allu Sirish and Roshan were the hosts this year and they left no stone unturned in entertaining the audience. Veteran actor Murali Mohan won the award for Lifetime Achievement and it was all the more wonderful when S. P. Balasubrahmanyam was the one who handed over the award. Nivetha Thomas won the Best Debut Female award for the Telugu film Gentleman, and SIIMA also tweeted a part of her speech, “She said if she can..anyone can! Dreamer @i_nivethathomas at #VIVOSIIMA #InAbuDhabi #SIIMA2017 @Vivo_India”. Roshan received the Best Debut award (Male) for his performance in Nirmala Convent. Rakul Preet won the Best Actor (Female) for Nannaku Prematho and her co-star in the film, Jr NTR won the Best Actor (Male) for Janatha Garage. Actor Nani won the Best Actor (Critic) award this year.
In Kannada, Shivrajkumar received the Best Actor (Male) award for his film Shivalinga from veteran singer Usha Uthup and also spoke about his late mother, Parvathyamma Rajkumar. Actor Shraddha Srinath won the Best Actor award (Female) for her performance in U Turn. Kirik Party won the Best Film award this year. Bollywood singer Armaan Malik also bagged an award for his stupendous singing skills. Posting a picture with the trophy, he wrote, “Thanks @SIIMA for recognising my work in the South Indian Music Industry Big thanks to @ArjunJanya3 this one’s for u! #SariyaagiNenapide!”
See | Highlights from Day 1 of SIIMA
#Filmfare Best Actress (Kannada) Winner for #UTurn @ShraddhaSrinath does a repeat! Wins at #VivoSIIMA2017 too.. Congrats! 👍 pic.twitter.com/7VNr4V3T6K
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) July 1, 2017
Dr.Shivrajkumar wins Best Actor (Kannada) for #Shivalinga at #VivoSIIMA2017 – Congratulations 👍 pic.twitter.com/VfDXyz8xl6
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) July 1, 2017
Double Dhamaka for #KirikParty – Wins Best Picture – Kannada at #VivoSIIMA2017 – Completes 25 Weeks! Congrats @rakshitshetty & Team 👍 pic.twitter.com/1g2YUbc4WU
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) July 1, 2017
#VivoSIIMA2017 – Telugu
Best Debut (Male) – #Roshan for #NirmalaConvent
Best Debut (Female) – @i_nivethathomas (#Gentleman) pic.twitter.com/oGHxWFXnF9
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) July 1, 2017
#VivoSIIMA2017 – Telugu Best Actress Winner for #NannakuPrematho @Rakulpreet looks stunning to win Best Dressed also.. 👍 pic.twitter.com/JibanhM3vP
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) July 1, 2017
#VivoSIIMA2017 – Telugu
Best Film – #PelliChoopulu
Best Dir – @directorvamshi (#Oopiri)
Best Music Dir – @ThisIsDSP (#JanathaGarage )
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) July 1, 2017
. @NameisNani wins Best Actor (Critic) award at #VivoSIIMA2017 for Telugu.. Congrats pic.twitter.com/gOyNiD09Pm
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) July 1, 2017
#VIVOSIIMA2017 Best Actor (Telugu) Award goes to Young Tiger NTR for his outstandin performance in #JanathaGarage 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/uSOhMp7Qsp
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) July 1, 2017
One performance that stayed with you was the rendition of a song by @AkhilAkkineni8 from his next movie, directed by Vikram Kumar… @siima pic.twitter.com/2bsmnQibyF
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 1, 2017
#MuraliMohan garu accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award from #SPBalasubramanyam garu at #VIVOSIIMA #InAbuDhabi.#SIIMA2017 @Vivo_India pic.twitter.com/pliyrSOofa
— SIIMA (@siima) July 1, 2017
#MuraliMohan garu accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award from #SPBalasubramanyam garu at #VIVOSIIMA #InAbuDhabi.#SIIMA2017 @Vivo_India pic.twitter.com/pliyrSOofa
— SIIMA (@siima) July 1, 2017
Debutant #Roshan taking advice from DJ @AlluSirish at #VIVOSIIMA 2017 #InAbuDhabi #SIIMA2017 @Vivo_India pic.twitter.com/RXxm21joxd
— SIIMA (@siima) June 30, 2017
Paying tribute to late #dasarinarayanarao at #VIVOSIIMA 2017!#SIIMA2017 @Vivo_India pic.twitter.com/9KC32ajRu3
— SIIMA (@siima) June 30, 2017
Ending Day 1 of #VIVOSIIMA 2017 #InAbuDhabi with a scintillating performance by @ReginaCassandra!#SIIMA2017 @Vivo_India pic.twitter.com/tlHHlU2hlx
— SIIMA (@siima) June 30, 2017
Twinning with this cutie @AkhilAkkineni8 at #VivoSIIMA2017! #AwardsNight pic.twitter.com/zjIKZgoDLp
— Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) June 30, 2017
Winners, celebs, glamour, excitement everywhere: @siima tonight! If you’re #InAbuDhabi, tomorrow brings more fabulousness all night! pic.twitter.com/Rx2hhRGS3B
— فعاليات أبوظبي (@AbuDhabiEvents) June 30, 2017
Thanks @SIIMA for recognising my work in the South Indian Music Industry 🏆
Big thanks to @ArjunJanya3 this one’s for u! #SariyaagiNenapide! pic.twitter.com/E8VRPD1oEo— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) June 30, 2017
My #VivoSIIMA2017 Squad! Ain’t we all super hot?! 😉 #InAbuDhabi @Rakulpreet @RanaDaggubati @AlluSirish pic.twitter.com/HRGNqN7SAQ
— Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu) June 30, 2017
Performed my Telugu song #EmoEmo and many others tonight at @SIIMA 2017! Good fun 🎉 #SIIMA2017 #VIVOSIIMA pic.twitter.com/MUThZTcNfe
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) June 30, 2017
The eternally handsome @IamJagguBhai at #VIVOSIIMA 2017!#SIIMA2017 #InAbuDhabi @Vivo_India pic.twitter.com/xpzPFdMO05
— SIIMA (@siima) June 30, 2017
Isn’t he a charmer? @RanaDaggubati #VIVOSIIMA #SIIMA2017 #InAbuDhabi @Vivo_India pic.twitter.com/JSwMAOWggF
— SIIMA (@siima) June 30, 2017
Armaan also performed his popular song Emo Emo and many others at the award show. Surprisingly, so did Akhil Akkineni. He made the night memorable and rocking by singing and an energetic dance performance as well. Actor Regina Cassandra also put up a fabulous show for the audience on Day 1.
