The Process · ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ ಸಿನಿಸಮ್ಮಾನ

How the Prajavani Cine Sammana 2026 (Kannada Film Awards) chooses Sandalwood's best

The ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ ಸಿನಿಸಮ್ಮಾನ (Prajavani Cine Sammana · also spelled Cine Samman / ಸಿನಿ ಸಮ್ಮಾನ) uses a three-tier process to ensure transparency. A Grand Jury chaired by director T. S. Nagabharana evaluates technical and craft categories. Public voting decides popular categories. Together they make these Sandalwood Awards Karnataka's most respected Kannada Film Awards.

Three tiers

1. Eligibility scrub — Kannada-language films released in 2025
2. Expert panel longlist → Grand Jury shortlist
3. Final winners chosen by jury + public vote combined

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