📌 Key Points
- NTR’s Devara shocks with early Best Actor nod for 2024!
- Pushpa 2, Kalki, Hanu-Man lock horns for Best Film prize.
- Dulquer Salmaan battles Tollywood’s best for Best Actor.
- Filmfare Awards shift focus to current year’s blockbusters!
The wait is over! The much-anticipated 70th Filmfare South nominations for 2024 have arrived, sparking massive excitement across the region. Tollywood is especially buzzing, with juggernauts like ‘Pushpa 2’, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, and ‘Hanu-Man’ fiercely contending for top honours. Prepare for an intense cinematic battle as these blockbusters and more vie for the prestigious Black Lady.
Major Films Spark Celebration
The sensational Filmfare South nominations list has created a stir and sparked massive celebrations, particularly for films like ‘Pushpa 2’, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, and ‘Hanu-Man’, all competing fiercely in the Best Movie race. Excitement has begun in Tollywood with the announcement of the 70th Filmfare South Awards nominations, presented for films released in 2024 across Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam languages. The ceremony, slated to be held grandly in Kerala on February 21st with celebrity fanfare, saw its nominations announced on Thursday, February 12. The competition is set to be intense across various categories. Sukumar, director of ‘Pushpa 2′, is in the Best Director race, showcasing Tollywood directors’ prowess. For Best Actor, a tough battle is anticipated among Dulquer Salmaan, Jr. NTR, and Siddhu Jonnalagadda. Notable films like Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2’, Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Amaran’, and Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Aavesham’ have garnered significant recognition across the board.
Here is a look at the full list of nominations: Telugu Nominations Best Director:
* Nanda Kishore Emani (35 Chinnakatha Kaadhu)
* Sukumar (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
* Venky Atluri (Lucky Baskhar)
* Yadu Vamshi (Committee Kurrollu) Best Actor:
* Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Baskhar)
* Jr. NTR (Devara: Part 1)
* Siddhu Jonnalagadda (Tillu Square) Best Actress:
* Ashika Ranganath (Naa Saamiranga)
* Meenakshi Chaudhary (Lucky Baskhar) Beyond the main categories, Tollywood has also seen significant nominations for:
* Nivetha Thomas (35 Chinnakatha Kaadhu)
* Priyanka Mohan (Saripodhaa Sanivaaram)
* Rashmika Mandanna (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
* Fahadh Faasil (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
* S.J. Suryah (Saripodhaa Sanivaaram)
* Faria Abdullah (Mathu Vadalara 2)
* Raashi Singh (Prasanna Vadanam)
* Saranya Pradeep (Ambajipeta Marriage Band)
* Shraddha Srinath (Mechanic Rocky)
* Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (Hanu-Man) Best Music Director:
* Devi Sri Prasad (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
* G.V. Prakash Kumar (Lucky Baskhar)
* Gowra Hari, Anudeep Dev, Krishna Sourav (Hanu-Man)
* Jakes Bejoy (Saripodhaa Sanivaaram) The competition for Best Actors and Actresses is indeed fierce across South Cinema.
Tamil Nominations Best Director:
* C. Prem Kumar (Meiyazhagan)
* Mari Selvaraj (Vaazhai)
* Nithilan Swaminathan (Maharaja)
* Pa. Ranjith (Thangalaan)
* P.S. Vinothraj (Kottukkaali)
* Rajkumar Periasamy (Amaran) Best Actor:
* Arvind Swamy (Meiyazhagan)
* Attakathi Dinesh (Lubber Pandhu)
* Vikram (Thangalaan)
* Dhanush (Captain Miller)
* Sivakarthikeyan (Amaran)
* Soori (Garudan)
* Vijay Sethupathi (Maharaja) Best Actress:
* Anna Ben (Kottukkaali)
* Keerthy Suresh (Raghu Thatha)
* Sai Pallavi (Amaran)
* Simran (Andhagan)
* Shri Gouri Priya (Lover)
* Urvashi (J Baby)
The Full List: Intense Competition
Malayalam Nominations Best Director:
* Blessy (Aadujeevitham)
* Chidambaram (Manjummel Boys)
* Jithu Madhavan (Aavesham)
* Rahul Sadasivan (Bramayugam), among others. Best Actor:
* Asif Ali (Kishkindha Kandam)
* Basil Joseph (Sukshmadarshini)
* Fahadh Faasil (Aavesham)
* Mammootty (Bramayugam)
* Prithviraj Sukumaran (Aadujeevitham)
* Tovino Thomas (ARM) Best Actress:
* Mamitha Baiju (Premalu)
* Nazriya (Sukshmadarshini)
* Parvathy Thiruvothu (Ullozhukku)
* Urvashi (Ullozhukku), among others.
Kannada Nominations Best Actor:
* Duniya Vijay (Bheema)
* Ganesh (Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi)
* Shiva Rajkumar (Bhairathi Ranagal)
* Sriimurali (Bagheera)
* Sudeep (Max) Best Actress:
* Rukmini Vasanth (Bagheera)
* Chaithra Achar (Blink), among others.
It remains to be seen which film and which actor will win an award at the Filmfare South Awards ceremony. Stay tuned for more updates.
Looking Ahead
The stage is truly set for a monumental evening! With Pushpa 2, Kalki, and Hanu-Man leading fierce nominations, Filmfare South 2024 promises an unpredictable, historic night. While the black lady’s ultimate owners remain a mystery, their recognition will undeniably define this year’s cinematic legacy. We eagerly await the grand reveal. Stay tuned!
