The 2025 South Indian International Movie Awards took place on Saturday, September 6, in Dubai, for endorsing top stars, popular films, and outstanding contributors to the South Indian entertainment industry.

In Tamil films, Amaran, Maharaja, and Lubber Pandhu won the major awards, while Malayalam hits The Goat Life and ARM claimed top prizes.

The iconic actor Sivakumar was awarded for his lifetime achievements,and Trisha was honoured for a remarkable 25-year career in South Indian films.

SIIMA 2025 Tamil Winners

Best Film

Amaran

Best Director

Rajkumar Periasamy, Amaran

Best Actor (Female)

Sai Pallavi, Amaran

Best Actor (Negative Role)

Anurag Kashyap, Maharaja

Best Actor (Comedy Role)

Bala Saravanan, Lubber Pandhu

Best Director (Critics’ Choice)

Nithilan Saminathan, Maharaja

Best Actor (Male) Critics’ Choice

Karthi, Meiyazhagan

Best Actor (Female) Critics’ Choice

Dushara, Raayan

Special Rising Star

Harish Kalyan, Lubber Pandhu

Best Supporting Actor (Male)

Kalaiyarasan, Vaazhai

Best Supporting Actor (Female)

Abhirami, Maharaja

Special Award Fresh Face

Sanjana Krishnamoorthy, Lubber Pandhu

Best Debutant Director 

Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, Lubber Pandhu

Best Debutant Actor (Male) 

Vijay Kanishka, Hit List

Best Debutant Actor (Female)

Sri Gouri Priya, Lover

Best Music Director

GV Prakash Kumar, Amaran

Best Playback Singer (Male)

Haricharan, Hey Minnale, Amaran

Best Playback Singer (Female)

Sinduri, Minikki Minikki, Thangalaan

Best Lyric Writer

Umadevi Kuppan, Poraen Naa Poraen

Best Cinematographer

Ch Sai, Amaran

SIIMA 2025 Malayalam Winners

Best Film

Manjummel Boys

Best Director

Blessy, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life

Best Actor (Male)

Prithviraj Sukumaran, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life

Best Actor (Female)

Urvashi, Ullozhukku

Best Actor (Comedy Role)

Shyam Mohan, Premalu

Best Actor (Negative Role) 

Jagadeesh, Marco

Best Actor (Male)  Critics’ Choice

Unni Mukundan

Best Debutant Director

Joju George, Pani

Best Debutant Actor (Male)

KR Gokul, The Goat Life

Best Debutant Actress

Neha Nazneen, Qalb

Best Supporting Actor (Male)

Vijayaraghavan, Kishkindha Kaandam

Best Supporting Actor (Female)

Akhila Bhargavan, Premalu

Best Cinematographer

Shehnad Jalal, Bramayugam & Ullozhukku

Best Lyric Writer

Suhail Koya, Premalu

Best Music Director 

Dhibu Ninan Thomas, ARM

Best Playback Singer (Female) 

Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Angu Vaana Konilu, ARM

Best Playback Singer (Male)

K. S. Harisankar, Kiliye, ARM

Notably, the ceremony also recognised leading talents from Telugu and Kannada cinema, with Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna claiming the top acting accolades. Kalki 2898 AD and Gowri (Kannada) also earned several awards in various categories.