The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2025 is gearing up for another grand celebration of cinema. Known as South India’s biggest film awards ceremony, SIIMA unites the best of Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries. With glamour, entertainment, and unforgettable performances, this year’s event will once again light up Dubai, offering fans and celebrities a truly global platform. Check out the SIIMA Awards 2025 Nominations List, Voting Guide, Date, Venue and Ticket Details below.
SIIMA Awards 2025 Nominations List
Telugu
Best Film
- Pushpa 2: The Rule – Mythri Movie Makers
- Hanuman – PrimeShow Entertainment
- Lucky Baskhar – Sithara Entertainments
- Kalki 2898 AD – Vyjayanthi Movies
- Devara – Yuvasudha Arts / NTR Arts
Best Director
- Koratala Siva – Devara
- Nag Ashwin – Kalki 2898 AD
- Prasanth Varma – Hanuman
- Sukumar – Pushpa 2: The Rule
- Venky Atluri – Lucky Baskhar
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
- Allu Arjun – Pushpa 2: The Rule
- Dulquer Salmaan – Lucky Baskhar
- Jr NTR – Devara
- Nani – Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
- Prabhas – Kalki 2898 AD
- Teja Sajja – Hanuman
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
- Anupama Parameswaran – Tillu Square
- Ashika Ranganath – Naa Saami Ranga
- Deepika Padukone – Kalki 2898 AD
- Meenakshi Chaudhary – Lucky Baskhar
- Nivetha Thomas – 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu
- Rashmika Mandanna – Pushpa 2: The Rule
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
- Allari Naresh – Naa Saami Ranga
- Amitabh Bachchan – Kalki 2898 AD
- Muralidhar Goud – Tillu Square
- Ramki – Lucky Baskhar
- Sai Kumar – Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
- Anna Ben – Kalki 2898 AD
- Pavani Karanam – Pushpa 2: The Rule
- Ramya Krishna – Guntur Kaaram
- Sharanya Pradeep – Ambajipeta Marriage Band
- Varalakshmi Sharathkumar – Hanuman
Best Music Director
- Anirudh Ravichander – Devara
- Devi Sri Prasad – Pushpa 2: The Rule
- GowraHari – Hanuman
- GV Prakash – Lucky Baskhar
- Santhosh Narayanan – Kalki 2898 AD
- Thaman – Guntur Kaaram
Best Lyric Writer
- Anantha Sriram – Kalyani Vaccha Vacchaa… (The Family Star)
- Chandra Bose – Sooseki… (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
- Ramajogayya Sastry – Chuttamalle… (Devara)
- Shyam Kasarla – Poolamme Pilla… (Hanuman)
- Sreemani – Nijame Ne Chebutunna… (Ooru Peru Bhairavakona)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
- Ramya Behara – Hey Rangule… (Amaran)
- Sahithi Chaganti – Kurchi Madathapetti… (Guntur Kaaram)
- Shilpa Rao – Chuttamalle… (Devara)
- Shreya Ghoshal – Sooseki… (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
- Shweta Mohan – Srimathi Garu… (Lucky Baskhar)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
- GowraHari – Poolamme Pilla… (Hanuman)
- Kala Bhairava – Ayudha Pooja… (Devara)
- Karthik – Kalyani Vacha Vacha… (The Family Star)
- Ram Miryala – Ticket Eh Konakunda… (Tillu Square)
- Shankar Babu Kandukoori – Peelings… (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
Best Actor in a Negative Role
- Ajay – Pottel
- Fahadh Faasil – Pushpa 2: The Rule
- Kamal Haasan – Kalki 2898 AD
- S. J. Suryah – Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
- Vinay Rai – Hanuman
Best Debutant Actor (Female)
- Bhagyashri Borse – Mr. Bachchan
- Janhvi Kapoor – Devara
- Manushi Chhillar – Operation Valentine
- Nayan Sarika – Aay
- Pankhuri Gidwani – Love Mouli
Best Debutant Actor (Male)
- Akash Goparaju – Sarkaaru Noukari
- Ankith Koyya – Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam
- Chandrahass – Ramnagar Bunny
- Deepak Saroj – Siddharth Roy
- Sandeep Saroj – Committee Kurrollu
- Yuva Chandraa – Pottel
Best Debutant Director
- Anji K Maniputhra – Aay
- Nanda Kishore Emani – 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu
- Sujeeth, Sandeep JL – KA
- Vijay Binni – Naa Saami Ranga
- Yadu Vamshi – Committee Kurrollu
- Yata Satyanarayana – Razakar
Best Debutant Producer
- Bobby Tikka, Srinivasa Rao Takkalapelly – Satyabhama (Aurum Arts)
- Gudur Narayan Reddy – Razakar (Samarveer Creation LLP)
- Niharika Konidela – Committee Kurrollu (Pink Elephant Pictures)
- Thabitha Bandreddi – Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam (PBR Cinemas, Lokamaatre Cinematics)
- Venkata Raji Reddy – Kismat (Comrade Film Factory · Atheera Productions)
Best Cinematographer
- Daniel Viswas / Sateesh Reddy Masam – KA
- Dasarathi Shivendra – Hanuman
- Djordje Stojiljkovic – Kalki 2898 AD
- Mirosław Kuba Brożek – Pushpa 2: The Rule
- R. Rathnavelu – Devara
Best Actor in a Comedy Role
- Brahmanandam – Kalki 2898 AD
- Getup Srinu – Hanuman
- Praneeth Reddy Kallem – Tillu Square
- Prasad Behara – Committee Kurrollu
- Satya – Mathu Vadalara 2
Tamil
Best Film
- Amaran – Raaj Kamal Films International, Sony Pictures Films India
- Lubber Pandhu – Prince Pictures
- Maharaja – The Route, Think Studios, Passion Studios
- Meiyazhagan – 2D Entertainment
- Viduthalai 2 – RS Infotainment, Grass Root Film Company
Best Director
- C. Prem Kumar – Meiyazhagan
- Mari Selvaraj – Vaazhai
- Nithilan Saminathan – Maharaja
- Pa Ranjith – Thangalaan
- Rajkumar Periasamy – Amaran
- Vetrimaran – Viduthalai 2
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
- Dhanush – Raayan
- Harish Kalyan – Lubber Pandhu
- Karthi – Meiyazhagan
- Sivakarthikeyan – Amaran
- Vijay Sethupathi – Maharaja
- Vikram – Thangalaan
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
- Dushara Vijayan – Raayan
- Keerthy Suresh – Raghu Thatha
- Manju Warrier – Viduthalai 2
- Parvathy Thiruvothu – Thangalaan
- Sai Pallavi – Amaran
- Urvashi – J Baby
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
- Kalaiyarasan – Vaazhai
- Kalidas Jayaram – Raayan
- Lal – Star
- MS Baskar – Raghu Thatha
- Shivrajkumar – Captain Miller
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
- Abhirami – Maharaja
- Geetha Kailasam – Amaran
- Nikhila Vimal – Vaazhai
- Nivedhithaa Sathish – Captain Miller
- Swasika – Lubber Pandhu
Best Music Director
- Anirudh Ravichander – Vettaiyan
- AR Rahman – Raayan
- GV Prakash – Amaran
- Khatija Rahman – Minmini
- Sean Roldan – Lubber Pandhu
Best Lyric Writer
- Arivu – Hunter Vantaar (Vettaiyan)
- Karthik Netha – Hey Minnale (Amaran)
- Mohan Raja – Thaensudare (Lover)
- Uma Devi – Poraen Naa Poraen (Meiyazhagan)
- Yugabharathi – Vennilavu Saaral (Amaran)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
- Dhee – Thenkizhakku (Vaazhai)
- Rakshita Suresh – Vennilavu Saaral (Amaran)
- Shakthisree Gopalan – Thaensudare (Lover)
- Shwetha Mohan – Hey Minnale (Amaran)
- Sinduri Vishal – Minikki Minikki (Thangalaan)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
- Haricharan – Hey Minnale (Amaran)
- Kapil Kapilan – Vennilavu Saaral (Amaran)
- Pradeep Kumar – Chillanjirukkiye (Lubber Pandhu)
- Sean Roldan – Thaensudare (Lover)
- Siddarth Basrur – Hunter Vantaar (Vettaiyan)
Best Actor in a Negative Role
- Anurag Kashyap – Maharaja
- Chetan – Viduthalai 2
- Rana Daggubati – Vettaiyan
- SJ Suryah – Raayan
- Sujith Shankar – Rasavathi
Best Debutant Actor (Female)
- Anna Ben – Kottukkaali
- Mamitha Baiju – Rebel
- Preity Mukundhan – Star
- Sanjana Krishnamurthi – Lubber Pandhu
- Sri Gouri Priya – Lover
Best Debutant Actor (Male)
- Dhirav – Veppam Kulir Mazhai
- Pari Elavazhagan – Jama
- Ponvel M. – Vaazhai
- Praveen Kishore – Minmini
- Vijay Kanishka – Hit List
Best Debutant Director
- Prabhuram Vyas – Lover
- Rebel – Nikesh RS
- S. Jayakumar – Blue Star
- Suman Kumar – Raghu Thatha
- Tamizharasan Pachamuthu – Lubber Pandhu
Best Debutant Producer
- Bloody Beggar – Filament Pictures
- Blue Star – Lemon Leaf Creation Pvt Ltd
- Kadaisi Ulaga Por – Hiphop Tamizha Entertainment
- Nandhan – Era Entertainment
- Vaazhai – Navvi Studios
Best Cinematographer
- CH Sai – Amaran
- Dinesh Purushothaman – Maharaja
- Manoj Paramahamsa – Minmini
- R. Velraj – Viduthalai 2
- Theni Easwar – Vaazhai
Best Actor in a Comedy Role
- Anandraj – Vithaikkaran
- Bala Saravanan – Lubber Pandhu
- Devadarshini – Raghu Thatha
- Redin Kingsley – Bloody Beggar
- Yogi Babu – Aranmanai 4
Kannada
Best Film
- Bagheera – Hombale Films
- Bhairathi Ranagal – Geetha Pictures
- Bheema – Krishna Creations & Jagadeesh Films
- Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi – Trishul Entertainments
- Max – V Creations & Kichcha Creations
- UI – G Manoharan & Sreekanth K P
Best Director
- Dr. Suri – Bagheera
- Duniya Vijay (Vijay Kumar) – Bheema
- Narthan – Bhairathi Ranagal
- Srinivas Raju – Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
- Upendra – UI
- Vijay Kartikeyaa – Max
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
- Dr. Shivarajkumar – Bhairathi Ranagal
- Duniya Vijay – Bheema
- Ganesh – Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
- Kichcha Sudeepa – Max
- Rangayana Raghu – Shakhahaari
- Srimurali – Bagheera
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
- Ashika Rangnath – O2
- Chaithra J. Achar – Blink
- Rachita Ram – Matinee
- Roshini Prakash – Murphy
- Rukmini Vasanth – Bhairathi Ranagal
- Sharanya Shetty – Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
- Achyuth Kumar – Yuva
- Cockroach Sudhi – Bheema
- Gopalkrishna Deshpande – Shakhahaari
- Raj B Shetty – Roopanthara
- Ugramm Manju – Max
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
- Hitha Chandrashekar – Yuva
- Ila Veermalla – Murphy
- Mandara Battalahalli – Blink
- Niviksha – Lineman
- Priya Shatamarshan – Bheema
Best Music Director
- Arjun Janya – Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
- B. Ajaneesh Loknath – Max
- Charan Raj – Bheema
- Gagan Baderiya – Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali
- V Harikrishna – Karataka Damanaka
Best Lyric Writer
- A. P. Arjun – Jeeva Neene (Martin)
- Chandrajith Belliappa – Oh Anahita (Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali)
- Pramodh Maravante – Parichayavade (Bagheera)
- Sachin Sanghe – Gunu Gunugu… (Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe)
- V. Nagendra Prasad – Dwapara (Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
- Aishwarya Rangarajan – Hot'tu Mamma (Max)
- Prithwi Bhat – Kaadadeye Hegirali (Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi)
- Shruthi Prahlada – Hithalaka Karibyada Maava (Karataka Damanaka)
- Shruthika Samudrala – Jeeva Neene (Martin)
- Srilakshmi Belmannu – Radhe (Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
- Jaskaran Singh – Dwapara (Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi)
- Kapil Kapilan – Oh Anahita (Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali)
- Malu Nipanal – Hithalaka Karibyada Maava (Karataka Damanaka)
- Rahul Dito & MC Bijju – Bad Boys (Bheema)
- Ritesh G Rao – Parichayavade (Bagheera)
Best Actor in a Negative Role
- Dragon Manju – Bheema
- Garuda Ram – Bagheera
- Prabhu Mundkur – Maryade Prashne
- Ravishankar – Upadhyaksha
- Suresh Angali – Blink
Best Debutant Actor (Female)
- Ankita Amar – Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali
- Malaika Vasupal – Upadhyaksha
- Mallika Singh – Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe
- Saanya Iyer – Gowri
- Sherlyn Bhosale – Hadinelentu
- Spandana Somanna – Dil Khush
- Swathishta Krishnan – Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe
Best Debutant Actor (Male)
- Bhagat Alva – Hejjaru
- Chikkanna – Upadhyaksha
- Pradeep Doddaiah – Out of Syllabus
- Samarjit Lankesh – Gowri
- Sampath Maitreya – Moorane Krishnappa
- Yuva Rajkumar – Yuva
Best Debutant Director
- Chandrajith Belliappa – Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali
- Mithilesh Edavalath – Roopanthara
- Nagaraj Somayaji – Maryade Prashne
- Sandeep Sunkad – Shakhahaari
- Srinidhi Bengaluru – Blink
Best Debutant Producer
- Janani Pictures – Blink
- Keelambi Media Lab – Shakhahaari
- Mango Pickle Entertainment & Jani Entertainment – Roopanthara
- Masari Talkies – Photo
- Ram Movies – Ondu Sarala Prema Kathe
- Sakkath Studio – Maryade Prashne
Best Cinematographer
- A. J. Shetty – Bagheera
- Adarsha R – Murphy
- Naveen Kumar – Bhairathi Ranagal
- Srivathsan Selvarajan – Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali
- Vishwajith Rao – Shakhahaari
Best Actor in a Comedy Role
- Jack Singham – Bheema
- Rangayana Raghu – Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
- Sadhu Kokila – Upadhyaksha
- Tukali Santosh – Moorane Krishnappa
- Vaijanath Biradar – Karataka Damanaka
Malayalam
Best Film
- Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life – Visual Romance
- Aattam – Joy Movie Productions
- Aavesham – Anwar Rasheed Entertainments, Fahadh Faasil & Friends
- Bramayugam – Night Shift Studios, Y Not Studios
- Kishkindha Kaandam – Goodwill Entertainments
- Manjummel Boys – Parava Films
Best Director
- Blessy – Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life
- Chidambaram – Manjummel Boys
- Dinjith Ayyathan – Kishkindha Kaandam
- Girish A D – Premalu
- Jithu Madhavan – Aavesham
- Rahul Sadasivan – Bramayugam
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
- Asif Ali – Kishkindha Kaandam
- Fahadh Faasil – Aavesham
- Mammootty – Bramayugam
- Prithviraj Sukumaran – Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life
- Tovino Thomas – A R M
- Unni Mukundan – Marco
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
- Jyothirmayee – Bougainvillea
- Mamitha Baiju – Premalu
- Nazriya Nazim – Sookshmadarshini
- Parvathy Thiruvothu – Ullozhukku
- Urvashi – Ullozhukku
- Zarin Shihab – Aattam
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
- Arjun Ashokan – Bramayugam
- Bobby Kurian – Pani
- Dileesh Pothan – Golam
- Sangeeth Prathap – Premalu
- Vijayaraghavan – Kishkindha Kaandam
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
- Akhila Bhargavan – Premalu
- Grace Antony – Nunakkuzhi
- Maala Parvathy – Mura
- Seema – Pani
- Surabhi Lakshmi – A R M
Best Music Director
- A R Rahman – Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life
- Christo Xavier – Bramayugam
- Dhibu Ninan Thomas – A R M
- Sushin Shyam – Aavesham
- Vishnu Vijay – Premalu
Best Lyric Writer
- Anwar Ali – Nebulakal… (Manjummel Boys)
- Manu Manjith – Angu Vaana Konilu… (A R M)
- Rafeeq Ahamed – Periyone… (Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life)
- Suhail Koya – Telengana Bommalu… (Premalu)
- Vinayak Sasikumar – Illuminati… (Aavesham)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
- Ahi Ajayan – Dhurooha Manthahasame… (Sookshmadarshini)
- Chinmayi Sripada – Omane… (Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life)
- Mary Ann Alexander – Sthuthi… (Bougainvillea)
- Sithara Krishnakumar – Oru Chillu Paathram… (Vivekanandan Viralaanu)
- Vaikom Vijayalakshmi – Angu Vaana Konilu… (A R M)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
- Dabzee – Illuminati… (Aavesham)
- Jithin Raj – Periyone… (Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life)
- K G Markose – Telangana Bommalu… (Premalu)
- K S Harisankar – Kiliye… (A R M)
- Vedan – Kuthanthram… (Manjummel Boys)
Best Actor in a Negative Role
- Anurag Kashyap – Rifle Club
- Jagadeesh – Marco
- Raj B Shetty – Turbo
- Sagar Surya – Pani
- Suraj Venjarammoodu – Mura
Best Debutant Actor (Female)
- Abhaya Hiranmayi – Pani
- Krithi Shetty – A R M
- Methil Devika – Kadha Innuvare
- Neha Nazneen – Qalb
- Yukti Thareja – Marco
Best Debutant Actor (Male)
- Abhimanyu Shammy Thilakan – Marco
- Hanumankind – Rifle Club
- Hipzter – Aavesham
- Hridhu Haroon – Mura
- K R Gokul – Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life
Best Debutant Director
- Anand Ekarshi – Aattam
- Christo Tomy – Ullozhukku
- Jithin Laal – A R M
- Joju George – Pani
- Payal Kapadia – All We Imagine As Light
Best Debutant Producer
- Cubes Entertainments – Marco
- John & Mary Creatives – Malaikkottai Valiban
- Night Shift Studios – Bramayugam
- Parava Films – Manjummel Boys
- Visual Romance – Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life
Best Cinematographer
- Bahul Ramesh – Kishkindha Kaandam
- Jomon T John – A R M
- Shehnad Jalal – Bramayugam
- Shyju Khalid – Manjummel Boys
- Sunil K S – Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life
Best Actor in a Comedy Role
- Aju Varghese – Gaganachari
- Baiju Santhosh – Nunakkuzhi
- Joemon Jyothir – Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
- Sajin Gopu – Aavesham
- Shyam Mohan – Premalu
SIIMA Awards 2025 Voting Guide
One of the most exciting aspects of SIIMA is the public voting system that allows fans to directly support their favorite stars. Voting for the SIIMA Awards 2025 is now open, and movie enthusiasts across the world can take part.
How to Vote
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Visit the official SIIMA website.
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Browse the list of nominees across various categories.
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Select your favorite films and artists.
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Submit your votes to ensure your stars get the recognition they deserve.
This transparent voting process makes SIIMA unique, as fans play a key role in deciding who takes home the prestigious awards.
SIIMA Awards 2025 Date and Venue
The grandeur of SIIMA will once again be hosted in Dubai, bringing together the stars of South Indian cinema under one roof.
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Dates: September 5 and 6, 2025
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Venue: Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC), DEC Hall 1,2,3 & 4 South, Expo City Dubai
Dubai, with its vibrant cultural mix and global appeal, is the perfect setting for a festival of cinema that attracts audiences from across the world.
SIIMA Awards 2025 Ticket Details
Fans who wish to experience the magic of SIIMA live can now secure their tickets online. Watching favorite stars perform, interact, and celebrate cinema in person is an opportunity no movie lover would want to miss.
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Tickets Availability: Online booking is open.
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Official Ticketing Partner: Platinumlist
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Booking Process:
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Visit the official ticketing website.
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Choose your preferred seating category.
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Complete the booking securely online.
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With limited seats, early booking is highly recommended.
Conclusion
The SIIMA Awards 2025 in Dubai promises to be a spectacular event, combining star power, fan involvement, and world-class entertainment. With voting already open, confirmed dates, and tickets available, movie enthusiasts can gear up for a two-day extravaganza that celebrates the very best of South Indian cinema.