The IIFA Utsavam 2024 celebrated the brilliance of South Indian and Bollywood cinema over an exciting three-day event. Stars such as Chiranjeevi, Kriti Sanon, and Aishwarya Rai dazzled attendees as they gathered to honor outstanding achievements in film. The festival highlighted the contributions of the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries, culminating in the much-anticipated IIFA Rocks on September 29, featuring live performances by famous artists.

Full List of IIFA Utsavam 2024 Winners:

• Best Picture (Tamil): Jailer
• Best Actor (Telugu): Nani (Dasara)
• Best Actor (Tamil): Vikram (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
• Best Actress (Tamil): Aishwarya Rai (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
• Best Director (Tamil): Mani Ratnam (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
• Best Music Direction (Tamil): AR Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
• Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema: Chiranjeevi
• Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema: Priyadarshan
• Woman of the Year in Indian Cinema: Samantha Ruth Prabhu
• Best Performance in a Negative Role (Tamil): SJ Suryah (Mark Antony)
• Best Performance in a Negative Role (Telugu): Shine Tom Chacko (Dasara)
• Best Performance in a Negative Role (Malayalam): Arjun Radhakrishnan (Kannur Squad)
• Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male – Tamil): Jayaram (Ponniyin Selvan: II)
• Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Female – Tamil): Sahasra Shree (Chithha)
• Golden Legacy Award: Nandamuri Balakrishna
• Outstanding Excellence in Kannada Cinema: Rishab Shetty
• Best Debut (Female – Kannada): Aradhana Ram (Kaatera)

Who Attended IIFA Utsavam 2024?

The event was graced by a host of South Indian stars, including Mani Ratnam, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Chiranjeevi, AR Rahman, and Rana Daggubati. Bollywood icons such as Aishwarya Rai, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Karan Johar, Javed Akhtar, and Shabana Azmi also attended, adding to the star-studded atmosphere.

On the second day, audience members were treated to performances from renowned hosts like Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, and Karan Johar. The gala night featured captivating performances by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, bringing energy and charm to the stage.

IIFA 2024 will conclude with the exclusive invitation-only IIFA Rocks, where popular artists such as Honey Singh, Shilpa Rao, and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy will entertain guests with live performances.

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