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70th Filmfare Awards 2026:
Nominations Unveiled, Intensifying the Competition The prestigious 70th Filmfare Awards 2026 is just around the corner, scheduled to take place on February 21. As the countdown begins, the nominations for the best South Indian films of 2024 have been announced, leaving fans and the film fraternity eagerly awaiting the results. This year's nominations have sparked intense curiosity, with a mix of blockbuster hits and content-driven films vying for the top honors.
A Look Back at the Filmfare Awards
The Filmfare Awards, often regarded as the Indian equivalent of the Oscars, have been a benchmark of excellence in the Indian film industry for over seven decades. The awards ceremony, which was first held in 1954, has been recognizing and rewarding outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Over the years, the Filmfare Awards have become a coveted honor, with many considering it a pinnacle of achievement in the Indian film industry.
Nominations for the 70th Filmfare Awards 2026
This year's nominations have brought together an impressive array of films, showcasing the diversity and richness of South Indian cinema. From big-budget productions like `Pushpa 2` and `Kalki 2898 AD` to smaller, content-driven films, the competition is fierce. The inclusion of films like `Hanuman` has also generated significant interest, with many fans eager to see how these movies will fare in the awards.
BEST FILM
35 CHINNA KATHA KAADU
COMMITTEE KURROLLU
HANU-MAN
KALKI 2898 AD
LUCKY BASKHAR
PUSHPA 2: THE RULE
BEST DIRECTOR
NAG ASHWIN (KALKI 2898 AD)
NANDA KISHORE EMANI (35 CHINNA KATHA KAADU)
PRASANTH VARMA (HANU-MAN)
SUKUMAR (PUSHPA 2: THE RULE)
VENKY ATLURI (LUCKY BASKHAR)
YADHU VAMSI (COMMITTEE KURROLLU)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (MALE)
ALLU ARJUN (PUSHPA 2: THE RULE)
DULQUER SALMAAN (LUCKY BASKHAR)
JR NTR (DEVARA: PART 1)
NANI (SARIPODHAA SANIVAARAM)
SIDDHU JONNALAGADDA (TILLU SQUARE)
TEJA SAJJA (HANU-MAN)
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (FEMALE)
ANUPAMA PARAMESWARAN (TILLU SQUARE)
ASHIKA RANGANATH (NAA SAAMI RANGA)
MEENAKSHI CHAUDHARY (LUCKY BASKHAR)
NIVETHA THOMAS (35 CHINNA KATHA KAADU)
PRIYANKA MOHAN (SARIPODHAA SANIVAARAM)
RASHMIKA MANDANNA (PUSHPA 2: THE RULE)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (MALE)
AMITABH BACHCHAN (KALKI 2898 AD)
DHANANJAYA (ZEBRA)
FAHADH FAASIL (PUSHPA 2: THE RULE)
SATYA (MATHU VADALARA 2)
SJ SURYAH (SARIPODHAA SANIVAARAM)
VINAY RAI (HANU-MAN)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (FEMALE)
ANJALI (GANGS OF GODAVARI)
FARIA ABDULLAH (MATHU VADALARA 2)
RASHI SINGH NANDU (PRASANNA VADANAM)
SHARANYA PRADEEP (AMBAJIPETA MARRIAGE BAND)
SHRADDHA SRINATH (MECHANIC ROCKY)
VARALAXMI SARATHKUMAR (HANU-MAN)
BEST MUSIC ALBUM
ANIRUDH RAVICHANDER (DEVARA: PART 1)
CHAITAN BHARADWAJ (HAROM HARA)
DEVI SRI PRASAD (PUSHPA 2: THE RULE)
G. V. PRAKASH KUMAR (LUCKY BASKHAR)
GOWRA HARI, ANUDEEP DEV, KRISHNA SAURABH (HANU-MAN)
JAKES BEJOY (SARIPODHAA SANIVAARAM)
THAMAN S (GUNTUR KAARAM)
BEST LYRICS
KRISHNA KANTH (AA ROJULU MALLI RAAVU- COMMITTEE KURROLLU)
RAMJOGAYYA SASTRY (CHUTTAMALLE- DEVARA: PART 1)
RAMAJOGAYAA SASTRY (DUM MASALA- GUNTUR KAARAM)
RAMAJOGAYAA SASTRY (KURCHI MADATHAPETTI- GUNTUR KAARAM)
SHREEMANI (SRIMATHI GARU- LUCKY BASKHAR)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (MALE)
ANIRUDH RAVICHANDER (THE FEAR SONG - DEVARA: PART 1)
ANURAG KULKARNI (SUTTAMLA SOOSI- GANGS OF GODAVARI)
ARIJIT SINGH (NUVANUVUU- OM BHEEM BUSH)
GOWRA HARI (POOLAMME PILLA- HANU-MAN)
RAM MIRIYALA (SUFIYANA- AAY)
SANJITH HEGDE (DUM MASALA- GUNTUR KAARAM)
SRI KRISHNA (KURCHI MADATHAPETTI- GUNTUR KAARAM)
BEST PLAYBACK SINGER (FEMALE)
MANGLI (GULLEDU GULLEDU- MECHANIC ROCKY)
SHILPA RAO (CHUTTAMALLE- DEVARA: PART 1)
SHREYA GHOSHAL (SOOSEKI- PUSHPA 2: THE RULE)
USHA UTHUP (LUCKY BASKHAR TITLE TRACK - LUCKY BASKHAR)
Conclusion
The 70th Filmfare Awards 2026 nominations have set the stage for a thrilling competition, with a diverse range of films vying for the top honors. As the Indian film industry continues to evolve and grow, the Filmfare Awards remain an essential part of the cinematic landscape. With their rich history, prestige, and ability to promote Indian films globally, the Filmfare Awards are an integral component of the country's film culture. As we await the results of the 70th Filmfare Awards 2026, one thing is certain – the winners will be a testament to the excellence and creativity of Indian cinema.