The 2025 edition of the prestigious South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) commenced at Dubai Expo City in grand style. On the first day, organisers honored Telugu Cinema. Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD and Icon Star Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 have taken the top laurels.
Kalki 2898 AD won the awards for Best Film, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor in a Negative Role, and Best Supporting Actress. On the other hand, Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule won the awards for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Music Director.
From the Kalki team, producers Ashwini Dutt and Priyanka Dutt were present at the awards ceremony. From the Pushpa 2 team, Allu Arjun, Sukumar, Rashmika Mandanna, and Devi Sri Prasad graced the occasion.
Teja Sajja and Director Prashanth Varma won Critics’ Choice Best Actor and Best Director awards, respectively, for HanuMan. Meenakshi Chaudhary won the Critics’ Choice for Best Actress. Bhagyashri Borse and Pankuri shared the Best Debutant Actress award.