The 70th Filmfare Awards South, one of the most prestigious honours in the indian film industry, is set to take place on 21 February 2026 in Kerala. The annual ceremony will celebrate and recognise the best films, performances, music, direction, and technical excellence from the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and kannada film industries based on movies released in 2024.
🏆 When and Where
· 📅 Date: 21 February 2026
· 📍 Venue: Kochi, Kerala
· 🏖️ The southern cinema carnival will be held in partnership with Kerala Tourism, drawing attention to the state as a cultural hub for indian film celebrations.
The awards will bring together the biggest names from South indian cinema — from actors and directors to musicians and technicians — to honour excellence in their fields.
🎬 What Films Are in the Running?
Nominations have been announced across various categories for all four South indian industries. Here are some of the highlights:
Telugu cinema Highlights
· Best Film contenders: Pushpa 2: The Rule, Kalki 2898 AD, Hanu‑Man, Lucky Baskhar, 35 chinna Katha Kaadu, Committee Kurrollu
· Best director nominees: Nag Ashwin (Kalki 2898 AD), Sukumar (Pushpa 2), Prasanth varma (Hanu‑Man), venky atluri (Lucky Baskhar), Nanda kishore Emani (35 chinna Katha Kaadu), Yadhu Vamsi (Committee Kurrollu)
· Leading actor nominations include: Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Nani, dhanush (for Vaazhai in tamil but recognized regionally), and others
· Leading female performances by: Anupama Parameswaran, rashmika mandanna, Sai Pallavi, priyanka Mohan, and more.
Malayalam Nominations
Films like Aadujeevitham, Bramayugam, Manjummel Boys, Premalu, and Ullozhukku are among the nominees for Best Film. The Best Actor and Best Actress lists include stellar performers such as Fahadh Faasil, Mammootty, Prithviraj, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Nazriya Nazim.
Tamil Nominations
· Films in contention: Amaran, Maharaja, Vaazhai, Kottukkaali, Lubber Pandhu, Meiyazhagan
· Directors shortlisted: Pa Ranjith (Thangalaan), C. prem Kumar (Meiyazhagan), Mari Selvaraj (Vaazhai)
· Actors nominated: Vikram, dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, Attakathi Dinesh
· Leading actresses: Sai Pallavi, Keerthy Suresh, Anna Ben, Simran, and Sri Gouri Priya.
Kannada Cinema
Nominations for kannada films include Bagheera, Bheema, Blink, Hadinelentu, Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi, and Shakhahaari for Best Film, with acclaimed actors like Shivarajkumar, Sudeep, Sriimurali, and others vying for top honours.
✨ Why the event Matters
The Filmfare Awards South is among the oldest and most respected award ceremonies in indian cinema. It honours artistic achievement across the four South indian film industries — tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and kannada — and is a major annual celebration of creative talent. Winners are chosen through a combination of jury evaluation and public response, making this event both critically prestigious and popular among audiences.
📅 What to Look Forward To
· 🏆 Final winners will be revealed at the ceremony on 21 February 2026.
· 🎤 Expect star‑studded performances and appearances by leading actors, directors, and musicians.
· 📽️ The event will also acknowledge lifetime achievements and special contributions to South indian cinema.
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