2021 Karnataka State Film Awards
| 56th Karnataka State Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best of Kannada Cinema in 2021 |
| Presented by | Siddaramaiah (Chief Minister of Karnataka) |
| Announced on | 4 October 2025 |
| Site | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Highlights | |
| Best Direction | Raghu K. M. Doddahatti Boregowda |
| Best Actor | Rakshit Shetty 777 Charlie |
| Best Actress | Archana Jois Mute |
| Most awards | 777 Charlie (4) |
The 2021 Karnataka State Film Awards, presented by Government of Karnataka, felicitated the best of Karnataka cinema released in the year 2021. The selection advisory committee was headed by senior journalist, Sadashiva Shenoy.
The film 777 Charlie emerged as the biggest winner with four awards: Best Second Film, Best Actor, Best Lyrics and Best Editing.