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The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2024 honor the exceptional talent and dedication within the South Indian film industry. This year marks the 12th edition of this prestigious event, which acknowledges contributions from Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. The anticipation for the nominations has been intense, and the final list is now officially released.
Event Details
- Date: September 14th and 15th, 2024
- Venue: World Trade Center (WTC), Dubai
Nominations
SIIMA 2024 has unveiled its nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in South Indian cinema during the 2023 calendar year. From gripping performances to stellar direction, the nominations cover various categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more.
SIIMA 2024: A Star-Studded Nomination List
This year’s nomination list includes several blockbuster hits such as “Dasara,” “Jailer,” “Kaatera,” and many others. The Best Director category boasts nominees like Srikant Odela, Sai Rajesh, Karthik Varma Dandu, and Gopichand Malineni. Meanwhile, the Best Actor in a Leading Role category features nominees such as Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Nani, and Dhanush.
Recognizing Excellence Across Various Categories
In addition to the major categories, SIIMA 2024 will also present awards for Best Actor/Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Music Director, Best Lyric Writer, and many more. This highlights the broad scope of the SIIMA awards in recognizing and praising the artistic contributions to the South Indian film industry.
When and Where: SIIMA 2024 Details
The SIIMA award ceremony, first held in June 2012 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, spans two days. The first day celebrates upcoming South Indian film artists, while the second day is dedicated to the main SIIMA Awards. This year, the 12th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) is set to take place in WTC, Dubai, on September 14 and 15, 2024.
Brinda Prasad Adusumili, the chairperson of SIIMA, recently shared his views on the 2023 nominations. He remarked that “South Indian filmmakers have broken the language barrier and produced national hits, making regional the new national.” Summing up his thoughts, he stated, “SIIMA 2024 is going to have a strong contenders list.”
The Impact of OTT Platforms and Dubbing
The rise of OTT platforms and the practice of dubbing have propelled the South Indian film industry to new heights. Many South Indian movies have become hits due to filmmakers producing films in multiple languages, reaching a wider audience, and gaining immense popularity.