SIIMA Awards 2025 winners list: Allu Arjun, Teja Sajja win big, Kalki 2898 AD emerges as Best Film

New Delhi: The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2025 began with grandeur at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, on Friday, September 5. The first day of the two-day celebration was dedicated to Telugu cinema, where the biggest stars and filmmakers of the industry came together for a night of glamour and recognition.

Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD emerged as the biggest winner, taking home the Best Film trophy. Allu Arjun’s powerful performance earned him the Best Actor award, while director Sukumar was felicitated with Best Director. Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was recognised with the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Kalki 2898 AD.

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Dive into the complete list of winners at the SIIMA Awards 2025 in the Telugu Cinema category. Scroll down to read more!

Best Film – Kalki 2898 AD (Vyjayanthi Movies)

Best Director – Sukumar (Pushpa 2: The Rule)

Best Director (Critics) – Prasanth Varma (HanuMan)

Best Actor – Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2: The Rule)

Best Actor (Critics) – Teja Sajja (HanuMan)

Best Actress – Rashmika Mandanna (Pushpa 2: The Rule)

Best Actress (Critics) – Meenakshi Chaudhary (Lucky Baskhar)

Best Supporting Actor – Amitabh Bachchan (Kalki 2898 AD)

Best Supporting Actress – Anna Ben (Kalki 2898 AD)

Best Villain – Kamal Haasan (Kalki 2898 AD)

Best Music Director – Devi Sri Prasad (Pushpa 2: The Rule)

Best Lyricist – Ramajogayya Sastry (Chuttamalle – Devara)

Best Male Playback Singer – Shankar Babu Kandukuri (Peelings – Pushpa 2: The Rule)

Best Female Playback Singer – Shilpa Rao (Chuttamalle – Devara)

Best Debut Actress – Pankhuri Bhagyashree Borse (Mr. Bachchan)

Best Debut Actor – Sandeep Saroj (Committee Kurollu)

Best Debut Director – Nanda Kishore Yemani (35 Oka Chinna Katha)

Best Debut Producer – Niharika Konidela (Committee Kurollu)

Best Cinematographer – Rathnavelu (Devara)

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Best Comedian – Satya (Mathu Vadhalara 2)

With memorable wins for Kalki 2898 AD and heartfelt recognition for performers across generations, the ceremony underscored the industry’s creative strength and cultural impact.