Siima

SIIMA stands for the South Indian International Movie Awards. It is an annual awards event that honors achievements in South Indian cinema, recognizing excellence across four major languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. The awards cover both artistic and technical categories, including acting, directing, music, lyric writing, playback singing, cinematography, editing, and production design.

The ceremony was established in 2012 by a private media organization and is presented each year in a city outside India, reflecting its international focus. Past hosts have included various stars from the four industries, and the event typically features red-carpet appearances, performances, and award presentations that highlight the region’s film talent.

Winners are selected through a process overseen by a jury appointed for the event, with categories spanning multiple language industries. The award structure often mirrors that of mainstream film awards, with parallel honors for acting, directing, technical crafts, and music across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.

SIIMA is intended to broaden the global visibility of South Indian cinema and to celebrate its creative and technical achievements. It serves as a high-profile platform for recognizing prominent contributors from the four major South Indian film industries.