The IIFA Utsavam 2024 was held in Abu Dhabi, uniting the brightest stars from the South Indian film industries alongside Bollywood icons. The evening’s highlight was the much-anticipated announcement of the winners, showcasing the talent and creativity within Indian cinema. The event was a glamorous affair, attended by notable personalities such as Mani Ratnam, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Balakrishna, AR Rahman, Rana Daggubati, and Venkatesh Daggubati. Bollywood luminaries including Aishwarya Rai, Shahid Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Kriti Sanon, Karan Johar, Javed Akhtar, and Shabana Azmi also graced the occasion. Here’s the complete list of winners:
- Best Picture (Tamil): Jailer
- Best Actor (Telugu): Nani (Dasara)
- Best Actor (Tamil): Vikram (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
- Best Actress (Tamil): Aishwarya Rai (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
- Best Director (Tamil): Mani Ratnam (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
- Best Music Direction (Tamil): AR Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
- Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Chiranjeevi
- Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema: Priyadarshan
- Woman of the Year in Indian Cinema: Samantha Ruth Prabhu
- Best Performance in a Negative Role (Tamil): SJ Suryah (Mark Antony)
- Best Performance in a Negative Role (Telugu): Shine Tom Chacko (Dasara)
- Best Performance in a Negative Role (Malayalam): Arjun Radhakrishnan (Kannur Squad)
- Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male – Tamil): Jayaram (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
- Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female – Tamil): Sahasra Shree (Chithha)
- Golden Legacy Award: Nandamuri Balakrishna
- Outstanding Excellence in Kannada Cinema: Rishab Shetty
- Best Debut (Female – Kannada): Aradhana Ram (Kaatera)
More about IIFA Events:The three-day celebration began with the IIFA Utsavam, specifically honoring the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries. On the second day, stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Karan Johar are set to take the stage to entertain audiences during the IIFA Awards night. Additionally, Rekha will make her much-anticipated return to the IIFA stage after a significant hiatus. Stay tuned to know more about the awards only with us.
