SIIMA Awards 2023: RRR, 777 Charlie win big; Jr NTR, Yash named Best Actors; Sreeleela, Mrunal Thakur, Srinidhi Shetty are Best Actresses

In Telugu, both SS Rajamouli’s RRR and Hanu Raghavapudi’s Sita Ramam received several prestigious awards, while Kiranraj K’s 777 Charlie and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara stood out as remarkable winners in Kannada categories.

While Sita Ramam bagged the award for Best Film (Telugu), 777 Charlie bagged the coveted trophy for Best Film (Kannada). Meanwhile, the awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role were bagged by NT Rama Rao Jr (Telugu) and Yash (Kannada) for their performances in RRR and KGF: Chapter 2, respectively.

Simultaneously, SS Rajamouli clinched the coveted trophy for Best Director (Telugu) for his epic action drama film RRR.

Our visionary and legendary filmmaker, @ssrajamouli, truly steered the ship of RRR to international glory. Sir, your direction continues to set new standards in Indian cinema! Congratulations on winning the Best Director (Telugu) award, and thank you for giving the world RRR!… pic.twitter.com/KmB3dED2tW

— SIIMA (@siima) September 15, 2023

List of SIIMA 2023 winners:

Best Film (Telugu) – Sita Ramam

Best Director (Telugu)- SS Rajamouli for RRR

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Telugu)- Jr NTR for RRR

His electrifying performance in RRR stole all our hearts! He has won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Telugu) for the same. Congratulations, @tarak9999! Thank you for delivering an unforgettable performance.#NEXASIIMA #DanubeProperties #A23Rummy #HonerSignatis #Flipkart… pic.twitter.com/9zt5QxTsnd

— SIIMA (@siima) September 15, 2023

Best Actress in a Leading Role (Telugu)- Sreeleela for Dhamaka

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Critics, Telugu)- Adivi Sesh for Major

Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics, Telugu) – Mrunal Thakur for Sita Ramam

Kudos to the exceptionally talented #MrunalThakur for clinching the coveted Best Actress in a Leading Role – Critics (Telugu) Award at SIIMA 2023, all thanks to her outstanding performance in Sita Ramam. Her portrayal was nothing short of mesmerizing, breathing life into her… pic.twitter.com/fptGbzrZlR

— SIIMA (@siima) September 15, 2023

Best Music Director (Telugu) – MM Keeravaani for RRR

Best Lyricist (Telugu) – Chandrabose for RRR

Best Playback Singer (Male, Telugu) – Miryala Ram for “DJ Tillu”

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Telugu) – Rana Daggubati for Bheemla Nayak

Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Telugu) – Sangeetha for Masooda

Best Debutant Actress (Telugu) – Mrunal Thakur

Best Playback Singer (Female, Telugu) – Singer Mangli for “Jinthaak”

777 Charlie from Paramvah Studios emerges as the crowned jewel, securing the prestigious Best Film (Kannada) award at SIIMA 2023. A heart-warming masterpiece that tugged at all our heartstrings!#NEXASIIMA #DanubeProperties #A23Rummy #HonerSignatis #Flipkart #ParleHideAndSeek… pic.twitter.com/SH5JmdVnSX

— SIIMA (@siima) September 15, 2023

Best Cinematographer (Telugu) – Senthil Kumar for RRR

Best Debutant Director (Telugu) – Mallidi Vassishta for Bimbisara

Sensation of the Year (Telugu) – Nikhil Siddhartha’s Karthikeya 2

Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) – Suhas for HIT 2

Best Actor in a Comedy Role (Telugu) – Srinivasa Reddy for Karthikeya 2

Best Debutant Producers (Telugu) – Sharath and Anurag for Major

Promising Newcomer (Telugu) – Ganesh Bellamkonda

777 Charlie from Paramvah Studios emerges as the crowned jewel, securing the prestigious Best Film (Kannada) award at SIIMA 2023. A heart-warming masterpiece that tugged at all our heartstrings!#NEXASIIMA #DanubeProperties #A23Rummy #HonerSignatis #Flipkart #ParleHideAndSeek… pic.twitter.com/SH5JmdVnSX

— SIIMA (@siima) September 15, 2023

Best Film (Kannada) – 777 Charlie

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Kannada) – Yash for KGF Chapter 2

Best Actor in Leading Role (Critics, Kannada) – Rishab Shetty for Kantara

A thunderous round of applause for @shetty_rishab, the recipient of the Special Appreciation Award – Pathbreaking Story! Your creative prowess knows no bounds, and we can’t wait to witness your next revolutionary narratives! Congratulations!#NEXASIIMA #DanubeProperties… pic.twitter.com/6jdhgKzHfE

— SIIMA (@siima) September 15, 2023

Best Actress in a Leading Role (Kannada) – Srinidhi Shetty for KGF Chapter 2

Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics, Kannada) – Sapthami Gowda for Kantara

Special Appreciation Award (Pathbreaking Story, Kannada) – Rishab Shetty for Kantara

Best Cinematographer (Kannada) – Bhuvan Gowda for KGF Chapter 2

Best Music Director (Kannada) – B Ajaneesh Loknath for Kantara

Best Lyricist (Kannada) – Pramod Maravanthe for Kantara

Best Actor in a Negative Role (Kannada) – Achyuth Kumar for Kantara

Achyuth Kumar’s powerful portrayal in Kantara left us all speechless. He is indeed the Best Actor in a Negative Role (Kannada) this year. Congratulations!#NEXASIIMA #DanubeProperties #A23Rummy #HonerSignatis #Flipkart #ParleHideAndSeek #LotMobiles #SouthIndiaShoppingMall… pic.twitter.com/NdgDpVD0bg

— SIIMA (@siima) September 15, 2023

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Kannada) – Diganth Manchale for Gaalipata 2

Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Kannada) – Shubha Raksha for Home Minister

Best Debutant Producer (Kannada) – Apeksha Purohit and Pavan Kumar Wadeyar for Dollu

Best Debutant Actor (Kannada) – Pruthvi Shamanur for Padavi Poorva

Best Debutant Actress (Kannada) – Neetha Ashok for Vikrant Rona

The spotlight is on Karthikeya 2 as it takes home the prestigious Sensation of the Year award at #SIIMA2023! A huge round of applause for the whole team!#NEXASIIMA #DanubeProperties #A23Rummy #HonerSignatis #Flipkart #ParleHideAndSeek #LotMobiles #SouthIndiaShoppingMall… pic.twitter.com/w4FpFYiIcs

— SIIMA (@siima) September 15, 2023

Special Appreciation Award (Kannada) – Mukesh Laxman for Kantara

Special Appreciation Award (Actor in a Lead Role, Kannada) – Rakshit Shetty for Charlie 777

Best Actor in a Comedy Role (Kannada) – Prakash Thuminad for Kantara

Best Debutant Director (Kannada) – Sagar Puranik for Dollu

Best Playback Singer (Male, Kannada) – Vijay Prakash for “Singara Siriye”

Best Playback Singer (Female, Kannada) – Sunidhi Chauhan for “Ra Ra Rakkamma”