IIFA Utsavam 2024 full list of winners
The IIFA Utsavam 2024, a grand event celebrating South Indian cinema, took place in Abu Dhabi and was filled with glitz, glamour, and star-studded moments. Stars from the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries, as well as Bollywood, came together for this prestigious awards show. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the winners, with big names like Aishwarya Rai, Mani Ratnam, and AR Rahman taking home major awards.
Aishwarya Rai won the Best Actress award for her performance in Ponniyin Selvan: II, while Vikram was named Best Actor for his role in the same film. Mani Ratnam, the mastermind behind Ponniyin Selvan: II, received the Best Director award, and AR Rahman was honored for Best Music Direction.
#IIFA🚨Utsavam 2024 Winners :
Best Actor (Telugu) : #Nani (Dasara)
Best Actor (Tamil) : #Vikram (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
Best Actress (Tamil): #Aishwarya Rai (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
Best Director (Tamil): #ManiRatnam (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
Best Music Direction (Tamil): #ARRahman… pic.twitter.com/DegUUBEHrG— Bharat Media (@RealBharatMedia) September 28, 2024
The event also acknowledged achievements across other film industries. Nani won Best Actor (Telugu) for his role in Dasara, while Chiranjeevi received the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema award. The Golden Legacy Award went to Nandamuri Balakrishna, a veteran of the Telugu film industry. Samantha Ruth Prabhu was honored as Woman of the Year in Indian Cinema, recognizing her impactful contributions.
Additional winners included SJ Suryah, who won Best Performance in a Negative Role (Tamil) for Mark Antony, and Shine Tom Chacko, who won the same category for Telugu for his performance in Dasara.
The event was a three-day celebration, and it continued with performances by Bollywood stars like Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, and Janhvi Kapoor, who added their charm to the stage. The IIFA Utsavam 2024 concluded on September 29 with an exclusive IIFA Rocks event, where artists like Honey Singh, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and Shilpa Rao entertained the audience.
The night was a memorable one, filled with recognition and celebration of the best in Indian cinema.
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