Prajavani Cine Sammana 2026 · Kannada Film Awards
Sandalwood's biggest cinema awards night · 19 June 2026, Bengaluru
Kannada Film Awards: 4ನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿಯ ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ ಸಿನಿಸಮ್ಮಾನ — 15 ವಿಭಾಗಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಾಮನಿರ್ದೇಶಿತರು. The 4th annual Prajavani Cine Sammana (also spelled Cine Samman, ಸಿನಿಸಮ್ಮಾನ, ಸಿನಿ ಸಮ್ಮಾನ) honours Karnataka's finest filmmakers, actors, and craftspeople.
Known as the Prajavani Awards for Kannada cinema, the Sandalwood Awards gala features public voting, a three-tier jury, and a Grand Jury chaired by acclaimed director T. S. Nagabharana. Recognising excellence across 15 categories of Kannada films released in 2025.
Hosted by Prajavani — Karnataka's leading Kannada daily — the ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ ಸಿನಿಸಮ್ಮಾನ (Prajavani Cinesammana) is the most awaited Kannada cinema awards event. Categories include Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Music Director, Best Playback Singer (Male / Female), Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Lifetime Achievement and more.
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