South Indian International Movie Awards

South Indian International Movie Awards

Logo of SIIMA Awards
Awarded for Excellence in South Indian cinema
Country India
Presented by Vishnuvardhan Induri
First awarded 2012
Official website siima.in

South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry.

The ceremony was instituted in 2012 by Vishnuvardhan Induri, the founder of Celebrity Cricket League.[1][2] The Awards are presented in separate parts on two different days. On the first day the most promising upcoming South Indian film artistes are honoured at the Generation Next Awards, while the second day is reserved for the main SIIMA Awards. The Award nominees are selected by a jury of senior artistes and professionals and voted for by public polling.[3] The first SIIMA ceremony was held on 21 & 22 June 2012 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.[4]

History

Doctor Siddharth, the present Governor of Tamil Nadu, launched the third FICCI Media Entertainment Business Conclave (MEBC) with a call for a joint and concerted effort of all spheres to make the South Indian film industry on par with international standards. During this event, a decision was taken to promote the South Indian film industry on a global scale and to attract the untapped potential of overseas film goers. The presentation should reflect the growing importance of South Indian cinema as a key world market.

The matter was taken up by entertainment industrialist Vishnuvardhan Induri, who introduced the new international Award, SIIMA.

Ceremonies

Ceremony Date Host(s) Venue City
1st South Indian International Movie Awards 21–22 June 2012 R. Madhavan, Lakshmi Manchu, Parvathy Omanakuttan Dubai World Trade Centre United Arab Emirates Dubai
2nd South Indian International Movie Awards 12–13 September 2013 Shriya Saran, Rana Daggubati, Sonu Sood, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Ash Chandler Expo Centre Sharjah United Arab Emirates Sharjah
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards 12–13 September 2014 Shiva, Navdeep, Shradha Das Stadium Negara Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
4th South Indian International Movie Awards 6-7 August 2015 Shiva, Ali, Suchi, Sri Mukhi Dubai World Trade Centre United Arab Emirates Dubai

Award categories

  • Best Film
  • Best Director
  • Best Cinematographer
  • Best Débutante Producer
  • Best Débutante Director
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • Best Male Débutante
  • Best Actress
  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  • Best Female Débutante
  • Best Comedian
  • Best Actor in a Negative Role
  • Best Music Director
  • Best Lyricist
  • Best Male Playback Singer
  • Best Female Playback Singer
  • Best Fight Choreographer
  • Best Dance Choreographer

References

  1. ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-02/hyderabad/30463568_1_success-story-curtain-raiser-sonakshi-sinha
  2. ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-25/news-interviews/31099948_1_ccl-karnataka-bulldozers-celebrity-cricket-league
  3. ↑ http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/film/south-indian-international-movie-awards-glittered-after-long-delay-1.1039095
  4. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3536413.ece

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