[Source: ndtv] The prestigious South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2024, which celebrates the best in South Indian cinema, were held in Dubai over the weekend. The event brought together the who’s and who of the industry for a two-day celebration. On the first day, awards were presented for Telugu and Kannada films, while Tamil and Malayalam cinema took the spotlight on Sunday.
Director Nelson Dilipkumar’s action-comedy Jailer, featuring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role, won the award for Best Film. In individual categories, Chiyaan Vikram and Nayanthara were recognised as Best Actor and Best Actress for their roles in Ponniyin Selvan 2 and Annapoorani, respectively. Additionally, Sivakarthikeyan from Maaveeran and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from Ponniyin Selvan 2 received the Critics’ Choice awards for Best Actor and Best Actress.
Best Movie: Jailer (Sun Pictures, Nelson Dilipkumar) Best Director: Nelson Dilipkumar (Jailer) Best Actress: Nayanthara (Annapoorani) Best Actor: Vikram (Ponniyin Selvan: II) Best Debut Director: Vignesh Raja (Por Thozhil) Best Debutant Actress: Preethi Anju Asrani (Ayothi) Best Debutant Actor: Hridhu Haroon (Thugs) Best Director (Critics): Arun Kumar Sonaimuthu (Chithha) Best Actress (Critics): Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Ponniyin Selvan: II) Best Actor (Critics): Sivakarthikeyan (Maaveeran) Best Actress in Supporting Role: Saritha (Maaveeran) Best Actor in Supporting Role: Vasant Ravi (Jailer) Best Actor in Negative Role: Arjun (L.