The Abhinaya Chakravarthy, Kichcha Sudeepa, has been honored with the prestigious Karnataka State Award for his remarkable performance in the film Pailwaan. The Karnataka State Awards for the year 2019 were announced after a five-year backlog by the government on Wednesday, marking a significant moment for the state’s film industry.
Sudeepa’s win for Pailwaan, where he showcased his powerful portrayal in a sports drama, is a testament to his versatility and dedication to his craft. His performance earned critical acclaim, and this recognition from the state adds another feather to his cap.
Other Notable Winners
Alongside Sudeepa’s win, Anupama Gowda received the Best Actress award for her outstanding performance in Trayambakam. Meanwhile, Mohana Das, directed by P. Seshadri, was declared the Best Film of 2019. The film’s sensitive portrayal of complex emotions earned it high praise from critics and audiences alike.
The awards covered a total of 180 films from which 172 were screened and selected for various honors, showcasing the diversity and quality of Karnataka’s film industry.
List of Other Award Categories:
- First Best Film: Mohana Das (Director: P. Seshadri)
- Second Best Film: Love Mocktail (Director: Krishna)
- Third Best Film: Arghyam (Director: Srinivas)
- Special Social Concern Film: Kanneri
- Best Popular Entertainment Film: India vs England
- Best Children’s Film: Elli Adodu Navu Elli Nododu
- Best Debut Film by a Director: Gopal Gandhi (Nagesh N)
- Best Karnataka Regional Language Film: Talak Talak Talak (Director: Barry Language)
- Best Supporting Actor: Tabla Nani (Chemistry of Kariyappa)
- Best Supporting Actress: Kumari Anusha Krishna (Brahmi)
- Best Story: Jayant Kaikini (Illiralaare Allige Hogalaare)
- Best Screenplay: Darling Krishna (Love Mocktail)
- Best Dialogue: Baraguru Ramachandrappa (Amruthamati)
- Best Cinematography: G.S. Bhaskar (Mohana Das)
- Best Music Direction: V Harikrishna (Yajamana)
- Best Editing: G. Basavaraj Urs (Jhansi IPS)
- Best Child Actor: Master Pritam (Minchu Hula)
- Best Child Actress: Baby Vaishnavi Adiga (Sugandhi)
- Best Art Direction: Hosmane Murthy (Mohana Das)
- Best Lyricist: Razzak Puttur (Pencil Box)
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Raghu Dixit (Love Mocktail)
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Dr. Jayadevi Jangama Shetty (Gagabhairavi)
Special Jury Awards: Amruthamati and Tamate Nata Simhaiah
