3rd Edition of Prajavani Cine Sammana Awards 2025: A star-studded celebration of Kannada Cinema's finest

The third edition of the prestigious Prajavani Cine Sammana Awards concluded in a grand ceremony on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru. The glittering event, dedicated to celebrating the best of Kannada cinema from the year 2024, was a spectacular success, bringing together the stalwarts of the film fraternity, political dignitaries, and cinema enthusiasts.

The awards ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah, and the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri D.K. Shivakumar reaffirming the awards cultural significance. 

This year's awards celebrated a diverse range of films and talents. The coveted award for Best Movie was bestowed upon "Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi," while the audience voiced their overwhelming support for "Shakhahaari," which won the People's Choice Best Movie award. In the lead acting categories, Duniya Vijay won the Best Actor award for his powerful performance in "Bheema," while the powerhouse performance of Ankita Amar in "Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali" was recognized with the Best Actress award. The directorial brilliance of Narthan for "Bhairathi Ranagal" earned him the Best Director award.

Other key winners included Gopalkrishna Deshpande for Best Supporting Actor "Shakhahaari", Aarohi Narayan for Best Supporting Actress "Bhairathi Ranagal", Srinidhi Bengaluru for Best Debut Director "Blink", and "Hadinelentu" for Best Social Impact Movie. 

The evening also paid a special tribute to the "Crazy Star" V. Ravichandran with the "Outstanding Contribution to Kannada Cinema" award, while veteran actor Srinath was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Prajavani Cine Sammana Awards 2025 was a night to remember, filled with dazzling performances by renowned artists, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and a shared sense of pride in the achievements of Kannada cinema. 

Speaking about the awards, Shri KN. Tilak Kumar, joint managing director, The Printers Mysore, remarked: "Since its inception, Prajavani has been more than just a newspaper — it has been the trusted voice in every Kannadiga’s home, reflecting their rich culture, language, heritage. Over 70 years it has celebrated the rise and growth of the Kannada film industry while also nurturing and championing new talent within it.  The Prajavani Cine Sammana carries this proud legacy forward, honouring the finest achievements in Kannada cinema each year, and reaffirming our everlasting bond with the cultural pillars of Karnataka."

Adding to this executive editor of Prajavani, Ravindra Bhatt, said:
"Cinema and journalism share a common goal — to tell stories that move people. The Prajavani Cine Sammana Awards are our tribute to the storytellers who’ve shaped the voice and vision of Karnataka."

Telecast

The high-octane power packed awards night attended by who’s who will be televised on Kannada’s leading GEC Zee Kannada on July 20, 2025 at 4pm.

“Prajavani Cine Sammana” Awards 2025 was sponsored by Casagrand, powered by Trends, Special Partner: Shree Sai Gold Palace Supported by Government of Karnataka, In association with TTK Prestige, Freedom Healthy Cooking Oil, Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India, Vodafone, Sadguru Ayurveda Gramflour Soap, The Bangalore City Co-operative Bank, The Janatha Co-operative Bank, Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited, NBCC – a Navratna PSU, Banking Partner – Canara Bank, Mobility Partner – Mercedes Benz –Akshaya Motors, Style Partner- B S Channabasappa and Sons, Davangere & Belagavi, Travel Partner: TrawelMart, Wardrobe Partner: Neumen from the house of PN Rao, Knowledge Partners: Insights IAS & Gitam Deemed University, Insurance Partner: National Insurance Telecast Partner: Zee Kannada, Audit Partner: Ernst & Young.

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