Telugu Cinema Standouts
The Telugu film industry is making a strong statement at the 70th Filmfare Awards South, with 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' and 'Hanu-Man' leading the charge with multiple
nominations. Films like 'Kalki 2898 AD' and 'Lucky Baskhar' also feature prominently, earning recognition across key categories. The Best Actor category sees a competitive lineup including Allu Arjun for 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', Jr NTR for 'Devara: Part 1', and Nani for 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram'. For the Best Actress, Rashmika Mandanna is nominated for 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', alongside Anupama Parameswaran for 'Tillu Square' and Meenakshi Chaudhary for 'Lucky Baskhar'. Supporting roles are also hotly contested, with Amitabh Bachchan nominated for 'Kalki 2898 AD' and Fahadh Faasil for 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. The music and lyric categories are equally robust, with Devi Sri Prasad's work on 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' and Anirudh Ravichander's 'Devara: Part 1' soundtrack standing out.
Tamil Industry's Top Picks
Tamil cinema is well-represented in the 70th Filmfare Awards South nominations, with 'Amaran' and 'Maharaja' emerging as major contenders. Other notable films receiving nods include 'Vaazhai', 'Meiyazhagan', and 'Lubber Pandhu'. The race for Best Actor is intense, featuring Sivakarthikeyan for 'Amaran', Dhanush for 'Captain Miller', and Vijay Sethupathi for 'Maharaja'. In the Best Actress category, Sai Pallavi is nominated for her role in 'Amaran', competing against Anna Ben for 'Kottukkaali' and Simran for 'Andhagan'. Supporting actor nominations include Anurag Kashyap for 'Maharaja' and Karthi for 'Meiyazhagan'. The music album nominations highlight contributions from G V Prakash Kumar for 'Amaran' and AR Rahman for 'Raayan', with lyrics and playback singing categories also showcasing a diverse range of talent.
Malayalam Cinema's Brilliance
Malayalam cinema shines brightly at the 70th Filmfare Awards South, with critically acclaimed films like 'Aavesham', 'Manjummel Boys', and 'Bramayugam' securing numerous nominations. 'Aadujeevitham' and 'Premalu' are also recognized for their outstanding contributions. The Best Actor award is a tight competition, featuring Fahadh Faasil for 'Aavesham', Mammootty for 'Bramayugam', and Prithviraj for 'Aadujeevitham'. For Best Actress, Kani Kusruti and Divya Prabha are nominated for 'Prabhayay Ninachathellam', alongside Mamitha Baiju for 'Premalu'. Supporting roles see Arjun Ashokan nominated for 'Bramayugam' and Kunchacko Boban for 'Bougainvillea'. The music and playback singing categories are equally impressive, with Sushin Syam's work on 'Aavesham' and 'Bougainvillea' being prominently featured.
Kannada Cinema Celebrated
The Kannada film industry is being celebrated at the 70th Filmfare Awards South, with films like 'Bagheera', 'Bheema', and 'Blink' leading the nomination list. 'Hadinelentu' and 'Shakhahaari' also feature prominently, showcasing the diverse talent from the region. The competition for Best Actor is fierce, with Sri Murali nominated for 'Bagheera', Shivarajkumar for 'Bhairathi Ranagal', and Ganesh for 'Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi'. In the Best Actress category, Rukmini Vasanth is nominated for 'Bagheera', alongside Chaithra Achar for 'Blink' and Ankitha Amar for 'Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali'. Supporting actor nominations include Prakash Raj for 'Bagheera' and Gopal Krishna Deshapande for 'Blink' and 'Shakhahaari'. The music and lyricist categories reflect the industry's creative output, with Arjun Janya and V. Nagendra Prasad among the nominated talents.
