IIFA 2024 Utsavam unveils nominations, honouring the diversity of South Indian cinema

Setting a high benchmark, Ponniyin Selvan: II leads the IIFA Utsavam2024 nominations with an extraordinary 13 nods in the Tamil categories.

Following closely, Everyone Is A Hero in the Malayalam nominations and Kaatera in the Kannada Film Industry Nominations each stand out with an impressive 11 nominations.

Jailer follows in the Tamil nominations with 10 nods, while Dasaradominates the Telugu nominations with an equally remarkable 10.

In the Kannada categories, Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side A secures 9 nominations, Kousalya Supraja Rama 8 and Tagarupalya earning 7 nominations.

IIFA UTSAVAM 2024 TAMIL FILM INDUSTRY NOMINATIONS

• In the Tamil nominations, Ponniyin Selvan: II leads with a remarkable 13 nominations, setting the bar high. Jailer follows closely with 10 nominations, while Viduthalai Part I and Maamannan both secure 7 nods each. Leo earns 4 nominations, and Chithha receives 3. Notably, Good Night, Maaveeran, Ayothi, Mark Antony, and Farhana each garner 2 nominations, highlighting a diverse and competitive field of Tamil cinema.

IIFA UTSAVAM 2024 TELUGU FILM INDUSTRY NOMINATIONS

• Dasara dominates the Telugu nominations with an impressive 10 nods, while Hi Nanna follows with 6. Bhagavanth Kesari and Baby each earn 4 nominations, and Salaar: Part 1 - Cease Fire garners 3.
• In a standout moment, Nani shines with two nominations in the Performance in a Leading Role (Male) category for his exceptional work in Dasara and Hi Nanna.

IIFA UTSAVAM 2024 MALAYALAM FILM INDUSTRY NOMINATIONS

• In the Malayalam nominations, Everyone Is A Hero stands out with an impressive 11 nominations. Romancham and Family each receive 5 nominations, while Neru, Kannur Squad, and Kaathal The Core each earn 4 nominations. Valatty and Thuramukham each secure 3 nominations, and Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam and Iratta each garner 2 nominations.
• Notably, megastar of Indian cinema, Mammootty, receives dual nominations for Performance in a Leading Role (Male) for his exceptional work in Kaathal The Core and Nanpakal NerathuMayakkam.

IIFA UTSAVAM 2024 KANNADA FILM INDUSTRY NOMINATIONS

• In the Kannada Film Industry Nominations, Kaatera leads the pack with 11 nominations, followed closely by Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side A, securing 9 nominations. Kousalya Supraja Rama receiving 8, and Tagarupalya earned 7 nominations, while Ghost and Kaiva received 3 nominations each. Additionally, Toby, Aachar & Co., Shivaji Surathkal 2, and Hostel Hudugaru Bekagidhare each garnered 2 nominations.

21st August 2024: Celebrating the achievements of South Indian Cinema and highlighting the excellence of the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries, IIFA Utsavam 2024 announces the complete list of Popular Category Nominations. Bringing together stars of South Indian cinema, global dignitaries, media influencers, and movie enthusiasts from around the world, IIFA Utsavam 2024 sets the stage for forging powerful connections and partnerships. This prestigious event promises to be a pivotal opportunity for networking, collaboration, and celebration among the visionary luminaries who have shaped the global entertainment landscape.

Completing the Popular Award categories, the IIFA Utsavam 2024 nominations encompass a broad spectrum, celebrating the rich diversity of South Indian cinema. Categories include Best Picture, Direction, Performancein a Leading Role (Male and Female), Performance in a Supporting Role (Male and Female), Performance in a Negative Role, Music Direction, Lyrics, and Playback Singer (Male and Female).

IIFA Utsavam celebration underscores the rich reservoir of talent of the four major South Indian film industries—Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada- each of which has made a lasting impression on Indian cinema.

In the Tamil nominations, Ponniyin Selvan: II leads with a remarkable 13 nominations, setting the bar high. Jailer follows closely with 10 nominations, while Viduthalai Part I and Maamannan both secure 7 nods each. Leo earns 4 nominations, and Chithha receives 3. Notably, Good Night, Maaveeran, Ayothi, Mark Antony, and Farhana each garner 2 nominations, highlighting a diverse and competitive field of Tamil cinema.

Dasara dominates the Telugu nominations with an impressive 10 nods, while Hi Nanna follows with 6. Bhagavanth Kesari and Baby each earn 4 nominations, and Salaar: Part 1 - Cease Fire garners 3. In a standout moment, Nani shines with two nominations in the Performance in a Leading Role (Male) category for his exceptional work in Dasara and Hi Nanna.