Winners of the Filmfare Awards South 2023

The winners of the 68th edition of the Filmfare Awards South have been unveiled.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the award ceremony for the films released between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, were not held in 2023.

But to honour the talents who shone in the year gone by, Filmfare announced the winners digitally.

For Telugu cinema, RRR won the award for ‘Best Film Telugu’.

Both Jr NTR and Ram Charan won ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)’ for their performances in SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster.

Meanwhile, Mrunal Thakur won ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)’ for her outstanding performance in the Telugu film Sita Ramam.

SS Rajamouli also received ‘Best Director’.

In a monumental victory for Tamil cinema, Ponniyin Selvan: I won ‘Best Film’ while director Mani Ratnam bagged ‘Best Director’.

When it comes to Malayalam cinema, Darshana Rajendran was recognised as ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her performance in Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey.

As for Kannada cinema, Kiranraj K was awarded ‘Best Director’ for the critically acclaimed 777 Charlie.

Congratulating the winners of the Filmfare Awards South, Rohit Gopakumar, Director of Worldwide Media and CEO of ZENL BCCL TV and Digital Network, said:

“Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada Cinema has profoundly influenced us with its stellar performances and creative brilliance, captivating audiences and setting new benchmarks for Indian cinema.

“At Filmfare, we are dedicated to honouring this exceptional talent, and with the continued support of our audiences, we will uphold this commitment.

“Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions to the industry.”

Jitesh Pillai, Editor-in-Chief of Filmfare, added:

“We are beyond delighted to honour the exceptional artistry, creativity, and dedication within the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries.

“At Filmfare, we take immense pride in celebrating the brilliant performances and I’d like to extend my heartiest congratulations to all the winners for their well-deserved victories.”

Here is the full list of the winners for the 2023 Filmfare Awards South:

Telugu Awards

Best Film
RRR

Best Director
SS Rajamouli – RRR

Best Film (Critics)
Sita Ramam

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Jr NTR – RRR
Ram Charan – RRR

Best Actor (Critics)
Dulquer Salmaan – Sita Ramam

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Mrunal Thakur – Sita Ramam

Best Actress (Critics)
Sai Pallavi – Virata Parvam

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

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Nandita Das – Virata Parvam

Best Music Album
MM Keeravani – RRR

Best Lyrics
Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry – ‘Kaanunna Kalyanam’ (Sita Ramam)

Best Playback Singer (Male)
Kaala Bhairava – Komuram Bheemudo (RRR)

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Chinmayi Sripada – Oh Prema (Sita Ramam)

Tamil Awards

Best Film
Ponniyin Selvan: I

Best Director
Mani Ratnam – Ponniyin Selvan: I

Best Film (Critics)
Kadaisi Vivasayi

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Kamal Haasan – Vikram

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Sai Pallavi – Gargi

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Kaali Venkat – Gargi

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Urvashi – Veetla Vishesham

Best Actor (Critics)
Dhanush – Thiruchitrambalam
R Madhavan – Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

Best Actress (Critics)
Nithya Menen – Thiruchitrambalam

Best Music Album
AR Rahman – Ponniyin Selvan: I

Best Lyrics
Thamarai – Marakkuma Nenjam (Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu)

Best Playback Singer (Male)
Santhosh Narayanan – Thenmozhi (Thiruchitrambalam)

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Antara Nandy – Alaikadal (Ponniyin Selvan: I)

Malayalam Awards

Best Film
Nna Thaan Case Kodu

Best Director
Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval – Nna Thaan Case Kodu

Best Film (Critics)
Ariyippu

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Kunchacko Boban – Nna Thaan Case Kodu

Best Actor (Critics)
Alencier Ley Lopez – Appan

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Darshana Rajendran – Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey

Best Actress (Critics)
Revathi – Bhoothakaalam

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Indrans – Udal

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Parvathy Thiruvothu – Puzhu

Best Music Album
Kailas Menon – Vaashi

Best Lyrics
Arun Alat – Darshana (Hridayam)

Best Playback Singer (Male)
Unni Menon – Rathipushpam (Bheeshma Parvam)

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Mridula Varier – Mayilpeeli (Pathonpatham Noottandu)

Kannada Awards

Best Film
Kantara

Best Director
Kiranraj K – 777 Charlie

Best Film (Critics)
Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Rishab Shetty – Kantara

Best Actor (Critics)
Naveen Shankar – Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Chaithra J Achar – Taledanda

Best Actress (Critics)
Sapthami Gowda – Kantara

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Achyuth Kumar – Kantara

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Mangala N – Taledanda

Best Music Album
B Ajaneesh Loknath – Kantara

Best Lyrics
V Nagendra Prasad – Belakina Kavithe (Banaras)

Best Playback Singer (Male)
Sai Vignesh – Varaha Roopam (Kantara)

Best Playback Singer (Female)
Sunidhi Chauhan – Ra Ra Rakkamma (Vikrant Rona)

Technical Awards

Best Debut (Female)
Aditi Shankar – Viruman

Best Debut (Male)
Pradeep Ranganathan – Love Today

Best Choreography
Prem Rakshith – Naatu Naatu (RRR)

Best Cinematography
KK Senthil Kumar – RRR
Ravi Varman – Ponniyin Selvan: I

Best Production Design
Sabu Cyril – RRR