The curtains are about to be drawn at SIIMA 2023, and the cinematic world is abuzz. Set against the dazzling backdrop of Dubai on September 15 and 16, this awards night is set to honor the best of Tamil cinema from 2022. Taking center stage in the nominations are the spectaculars, Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Vikram.
As we gear up for this enthralling event, let’s spotlight the nominations that have everyone talking.
Best Film
- Love Today
- Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
- Thiruchitrambalam
- Vikram
Best Director
- Gautham Chandran for Gargi
- Lokesh Kanagaraj for Vikram
- Manikandan for Kadaisi Vivasayi
- ManiRatnam for Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Mithran R Jawahar for Thiruchitrambalam
Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Dhanush for Thiruchitrambalam
- Kamal Haasan for Vikram
- R Madhavan for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
- Silambarasan for Venthu Thanindhathu Kaadu
- Chiyaan Vikram for Mahaan & Ponniyin Selvan 1
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Aishwarya Lekshmi for Gatta Kusthi
- Dushara Vijayan for Natchathiram Nagargiradhu
- Keerthy Suresh for Saani Kaayidham
- Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam
- Sai Pallavi for Gargi
- Trisha for Ponniyin Selvan 1
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Bharathiraja for Thiruchitrambalam
- Dhruv Vikram for Mahaan
- Kalaiyarasan for Natchathiram Nagargiradhu
- Kaali Venkat for Gargi
- Lal for Taanakkaran
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Kovai Sarala for Sembi
- Raveena for Love Today
- Simran for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
- Urvashi for Veetla Vishesham
- Vasanthi for Vikram
… and many more categories that span the vast and vibrant world of Tamil cinema.
With the stage set, all eyes are now on the grand reveal. Who will walk away with the honors? Who will make history? As the sands of Dubai get ready to witness this cinematic fiesta, stay tuned to Climaxahh for every twist and turn from SIIMA 2023.
