13th South Indian International Movie Awards

13th South Indian International Movie Awards
Awarded forExcellence in South Indian cinema
Date5–6 September 2025
SiteDubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hosted by
Organized byVibri Media Group
Highlights
Best FilmTelugu – Kalki 2898 AD
Tamil – Amaran
Malayalam – Manjummel Boys
Kannada – Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi
Most awardsAmaran (7)
Most nominationsAmaran (13)

The 13th South Indian International Movie Awards is an awards event that took place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 5–6 September 2025. The ceremony (13th SIIMA) recognized and honored the best films and performances from Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films released in 2024, along with special honours for lifetime contributions and a few special awards. The nominations were announced in late-July 2025.

The first day of the ceremony (5 September 2025) awarded the best films and performances from the Telugu and Kannada cinema, whereas on the second day (6 September 2025), best films and performances from the Tamil and Malayalam cinema were awarded. Roopa Koduvayur and Sudigali Sudheer have hosted the Telugu cinema segment. Sathish had co-hosted the Tamil segment. Govind Padmasoorya had co-hosted the Malayalam cinema segment. Rishi and Shubra Aiyappa have hosted the Kannada cinema segment.

Amaran is the most awarded film with seven awards followed by Pushpa 2: The Rule with five, Kalki 2898 AD, Lubber Pandhu and Max with four. Pushpa 2: The Rule is the most awarded Telugu film followed by Kalki 2898 AD. Amaran is the most awarded Tamil film followed by Lubber Pandhu. Aadujeevitham, ARM, Marco, and Premalu are the most awarded Malayalam films with three awards each. Max is the most awarded Kannada film followed by Bheema and Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi.