Filmfare, the most iconic brand in the entertainment industry, hosted the 65th edition of its prestigious awards down south, marking the celebration and recognition of the outstanding work showcased by the south film fraternity. The gala night held at Hyderabad International Convention centre (HICC) witnessed prominent personalities come together to witness the deserving ones taking home the coveted Black Lady. Vijay Devarakonda, R. Madhavan, Rakul Preet Singh, Rana Daggubati, and Regina Cassandra dominated the evening with their presence.
The hosts for the evening, actors Padam Sundeep Kishan and Rahul Ravindran perfectly synced their impromptu anecdotes with the on-stage action keeping the audience well engaged. The high decibel quotient of the evening was amplified by the powerful and captivating performances by renowned artists. Rakul Preet Singh enthralled the audience with her performance on songs like ‘Telusa Telusa,’ ‘Pakka Local,’ ‘Karuthavanlaam’ to name a few. Regina Cassandra paid a tribute to the legendary actress Sridevi with a beautiful performance on ‘Sendura Poove,’ ‘Abbanee Tiyyani,’ and ‘Aku Chaatu Pinda Thadise.’ Sakshi Agarwal, Ashika Ranganath, and Ahaana Krishna were among others who regaled the audience with their stupendous performances.
The list of awardees is as below:
TELUGU
Best Film
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Director
S.S. Rajamouli – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Vijay Deverakonda – Arjun Reddy
Best Actor (Critics)
Venkatesh – Guru
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Sai Pallavi – Fidaa
Best Actress (Critics)
Ritika Singh – Guru
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Rana Daggubati – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Ramya Krishna – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Music
M.M. Keeravani – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Lyrics
M.M. Keeravani – ‘Dandaalayyaa’ (Baahubali 2: The Conclusion)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Hemachandra – ‘Oosupodhu’ (Fidaa)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Madhu Priya – ‘Vachchinde’ (Fidaa)
TAMIL
Best Film
Aramm
Best Director
Pushkar Gayathri – Vikram Vedha
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Vijay Sethupathy – Vikram Vedha
Best Actor (Critics)
Karthi – Theeran Adigaram Ondru
R. Madhavan – Vikram Vedha
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Nayanthara – Aramm
Best Actress (Critics)
Aditi Balan – Aruvi
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Prasanna – Thiruttupayale 2
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Best Music Album
A.R. Rahman – Mersal
Best Lyrics
Vairamuthu – ‘Vaan’ (Kaatru Veliyidai)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Anirudh Ravichander – ‘Yaanji’ (Vikram Vedha)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Shashaa Tirupati – ‘Vaan’ (Kaatru Veliyidai)
MALAYALAM
Best Film
Thondimuthalum Driksakshium
Best Director
Dileesh Pothen – Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Fahad Fazil – Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Best Actor (Critics)
Tovino Thomas – Mayandhi
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Parvathy – Take Off
Best Actress (Critics)
Manju Warrier – Udaranam Sujatha
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Alencier – Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Shanthi Krishna – Njandukalude Nattil Oru Idavella
Best Music
Rex Vijayan – Mayanadhi
Best Lyrics
Anvar Ali – ‘Mizhiyil Ninnu Mizhiyilekku’ (Mayanadhi)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Shabaz Aman – ‘Mizhiyil Ninnu Mizhiyilekku’ (Mayanadhi)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
K.S. Chitra – ‘Nadavaathil’ (Kambhoji)
KANNADA
Best Film
Ondu Motteya Kathe
Best Director
Tarun Sudhir – Chowka
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Puneet Rajkumar – Rajakumara
Best Actor (Critics)
Dhananjaya – Allama
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Shruthi Hariharan – Beautiful Manasugalu
Best Actress (Critics)
Shraddha Srinath – Operation Allemellama
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
P. Ravishankar – College Kumar
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Bhavani Prakash – Urvi
Best Music
B.J. Bharath – Beautiful Manasugalu
Best Lyrics
V. Nagendra Prasad – ‘Appa I Love You’ (Chowka)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Armaan Malik – ‘Ondu Malebillu’ (Chakravarthi)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Anuradha Bhat – ‘Appa I Love You’ (Chowka)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Debut Awards
Best Debut (Male)
Vasanth Ravi – Taramani (Tamil)
Antony Varghese – Angamali Diaries (Malayalam)
Best Debut (Female)
Kalyani Priyadarshan – Hello (Telugu)
Aishwarya Lekshmi – Njandukalude Naatil Oridavela (Malayalam)
-Press Release
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