Filmfare, the most iconic brand in the entertainment industry, hosted the 65th edition of its prestigious awards down south. The 65th Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018, marked the celebration and recognition of the outstanding work showcased by the south film fraternity. The gala night held at Hyderabad International Convention centre (HICC) witnessed prominent personalities come together to witness the deserving ones taking home the coveted Black Lady. Vijay Devarakonda, R Madhavan, Rana Daggubati, Rakul Preet Singh and Regina dominated the evening with their presence. The awards will be telecast on Star Vijay, Suvarna TV, MAA TV and Asianet channel.The hosts for the evening, actors Padam Sundeep Kishan and Rahul Ravindran perfectly synced their impromptu anecdotes with the on-stage action keeping the audience well engaged. The high decibel quotient of the evening was amplified by the powerful and captivating performances by renowned artists. Rakulpreet Singh enthralled the audience with her performance on songs like Telusa Telusa, Pakka Local, Karuthavanlaam to name a few. Regina Cassandra paid a tribute to the legendary actress Sridevi with a beautiful performance on Sendura Poove, Abbanee Tiyyani and Aku Chaatu Pinda Thadise. Sakshi Agarwal, Ashika Ranganath, and Ahaana Krishna among others, regaled the audience with their stupendous performances.
Speaking about the 65th edition of Filmfare Awards South, Editor of Filmfare magazine, Mr. Jitesh Pillaai said, “It is a matter of great prestige for Filmfare to have come this long in honouring the best work across the South Indian film industry. The legacy built over six decades is unmatched and having Jio’s strong digital reach amplifies this further across many levels. The artistic excellence in south has been ever evolving and we look forward to honouring and encouraging more such creative talent year on year.” Speaking about the association with Filmfare awards, Jio spokesperson said, “We are excited to be back with the Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018. The Jio Filmfare Awards South 2018 continues to showcase the artistic and cinematic excellence from southern India in a variety of digital ways. Jio is bringing transformational changes in the Indian digital services space to enable a Digital Life for 1.3 billion Indians and this association is consistent with Jio’s mission to celebrate the diversity and richness of Indian cinema. “The title sponsor for the event was JIO Digital Life, associate sponsors were Dazller Eterna, Reliance Digital and Luker LED USA. The awards were powered by Jio Phone and Aeroplane Biryani Rice. Telecast partners are Vijay Tv (Tamil), Maa Tv (Telugu), Star Suvarna Tv (Kannada) and Asia Net (Malayalam). Other sponsors were, Wellness Partner – Eyespa, Social Media Partner – Facebook, Oral Hygiene Partner – Fresh Meltz, Celebration Wear Partner – Manyavar, Multiplex Partner – Orienta Cinemas, Outdoor Partner - Prakash Arts Pvt. Ltd, Radio Partner – Radio Mirchi, Trophy Partner – The Award Gallery, Venue Partner - Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Hydration Partner - Blue Pine Water, Beverage Partner - Kingfisher Ultra, Technical Direction & Stage Management - On Cue Productions, Acts Choreographed by - Zenith Dance Troupe, Script Written by - Sharath (Chaibiskit), Event Production - Fountainhead Entertainment.
Winners List
Kannada
Best Film
Ondu Motteya Kathe
Best Director
Tarun Sudhir - Chowka
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Puneet Rajkumar – Rajakumara
Best Actor (Critics)
Dhananjaya – Allama
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Shruthi Hariharan - Beautiful Manasugalu
Best Actress (Critics)
Shradha Srinath – Operation Allemellama
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
P. Ravishankar - College Kumar
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Bhavani Prakash - Urvi
Best Music
B J Bharath - Beautiful Manasugalu
Best Lyrics
V. Nagendra Prasad - Appa I Love You (Chowka)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Armaan Malik - Ondu Malebillu (Chakravarthi)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Anuradha Bhat - Appa I Love You (Chowka)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Telugu
Best Film
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Director
S S Rajamouli- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Vijay Deverakonda - Arjun Reddy
Best Actor (Critics)
Venkatesh - Guru
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Sai Pallavi – Fidaa
Best Actress (Critics)
Ritika Singh - Guru
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Rana Daggubati - Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Ramya Krishna - Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Music
M M Keeravani - Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Lyrics
M M Keeravani – Dandaalayyaa (Baahubali 2: The Conclusion)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Hemachandra – Oosupodhu (Fidaa)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Madhu Priya – Vachchinde (Fidaa)
Tamil
Best Film
Aramm
Best Director
Pushkar Gayathri -Vikram Vedha
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Vijay Sethupathy - Vikram Vedha
Best Actor (Critics)
Karthi – Theeran Adigaram Ondru
R Madhavan – Vikram Vedha
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Nayanthara – Aramm
Best Actress (Critics)
Aditi Balan (Aruvi)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Prasanna - Thiruttupayale 2
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Nithya Menen - Mersal
Best Music Album
AR Rahman – Mersal
Best Lyrics
Vairamuthu – Vaan (Kaatru Veliyidai)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Anirudh Ravichander – Yaanji (Vikram Vedha)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Shashaa Tirupati – Vaan (Kaatru Veliyidai)
Malayalam
Best Film
Thondimuthalum Driksakshium
Best Director
Dileesh Pothen – Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Fahad Fazil – Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Best Actor (Critics)
Tovino Thomas – Mayandhi
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Parvathy – Take Off
Best Actress (Critics)
Manju Warrier (Udaranam Sujatha)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Alencier – Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Shanthi Krishna – Njandukalude Nattil Oru Idavella
Best Music
Rex Vijayan – Mayanadhi
Best Lyrics
Anvar Ali – Mizhiyil Ninnu Mizhiyilekku (Mayanadhi)
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Shabaz Aman - Mizhiyil ninnu mizhiyilekku (Mayanadhi)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
KS Chitra – Nadavaathil (Kambhoji)
Debut Awards
Best Debut (Male)
Vasanth Ravi – Taramani (Tamil)
Antony Varghese - Angamali Diaries (Malayalam)
Best Debut (Female)
Kalyani Priyadarshan – Hello (Telugu)
Aishwarya Lekshmi - Njandukalude Naatil Oridavela (Malayalam)
Technical Awards
Best Production Design
Sabu Cyril - Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Cinematographer
K K Senthil Kumar – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Best Choreographer
Sekhar V J - Ammadu let us kummudu ( Khaidi No.150) & Vachchinde (Fidaa)