The 70th Filmfare Awards South 2026 was officially held on 21 February 2026 in Kochi, Kerala, honouring the best films and performances from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema released in 2024.
This year’s ceremony turned out to be one of the biggest celebrations of South Indian cinema, with several blockbuster films and artists taking home top honours across categories.
Major Winners – Telugu Cinema
- Best Film – Pushpa 2: The Rule
- Best Director – Sukumar (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
- Best Actor (Male) – Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2: The Rule)
- Best Actress (Female) – Nivetha Thomas
- Best Music Director – Devi Sri Prasad (Pushpa 2)
- Best Playback Singer (Female) – Shreya Ghoshal (Sooseki)
- Best Lyrics – Chandrabose (Pushpa 2)
Major Winners – Tamil Cinema
- Best Film – Amaran
- Best Director – Rajkumar Periasamy (Amaran)
- Best Actor (Male) – Sivakarthikeyan (Amaran)
- Best Actress (Female) – Sai Pallavi
Major Winners – Malayalam Cinema
- Best Film – Aavesham
- Best Director – Jithu Madhavan (Aavesham)
- Best Actor (Male) – Fahadh Faasil (Aavesham)
- Best Actress (Female) – Darshana Rajendran
Major Winners – Kannada Cinema
- Best Film – Bagheera
- Best Director – Dr. Suri (Bagheera)
- Best Actor (Male) – Sriimurali (Bagheera)
- Best Actress (Female) – Rukmini Vasanth
Special Mentions
- The song “Kurchi Madathapetti” won awards in multiple music categories.
- Amaran reportedly emerged as one of the most awarded films of the night, winning multiple trophies across major categories.
Conclusion
The 70th Filmfare Awards South 2026 highlighted the growing dominance of South Indian cinema, with films like Pushpa 2, Amaran, Aavesham, and Bagheera taking centre stage. From powerful performances to chart-topping music, the night truly celebrated storytelling excellence across all four major South industries.
