Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Oct 4: The Government of Karnataka has announced the State Film Awards for 2021, honouring excellence in Kannada cinema across artistic, technical, and performance categories.
Leading the honours was Doddahatti Boregowda, which was adjudged best film, while 777 Charlie and Bisilu Kudure were named second best and third best films, respectively.
In a strong year for Kannada cinema, Rakshit Shetty won the Subbaiah Naidu Best Actor Award for his emotionally powerful performance in 777 Charlie, while Archana Jois received the best actress award for her role in Mute, a film that explores a woman’s emotional healing through her bond with a dog.
Speaking from the United States, Rakshit Shetty expressed gratitude for the recognition, attributing the success to the team’s collective effort. Director Kiranraj K revealed the extent of Rakshit’s dedication to the role, stating he underwent nearly a year of training with the dog, endured over 70 retakes, and stepped well out of his comfort zone, including applying fish oil and using food props to emotionally connect with the canine co-star.
Archana Jois, reacting to her first State Award, said, “My role in Mute reflects a deep human-animal connection. The story of a divorced woman finding emotional healing through a dog resonated with many. I am truly honoured.”
Complete List of Karnataka State Film Awards 2021
Top Film Awards:
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Best Film: Doddahatti Boregowda (Director: Raghu K M)
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Second Best Film: 777 Charlie
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Third Best Film: Bisilu Kudure
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Best Popular Entertainment Film: Yuvarathnaa (Starring Puneeth Rajkumar)
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Best Film with Special Social Concern: Bharatada Prajegaladavaru
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Best Children’s Film: Cake
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Best First Film of a Director: Badava Rascal – Shankar Guru
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Best Karnataka Regional Language Film: Nada Peda Asha (Kodava language)
Performance Awards:
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Best Actor: Rakshit Shetty (777 Charlie)
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Best Actress: Archana Jois (Mute)
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Best Supporting Actor: Pramod (Ratnan Prapancha)
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Best Supporting Actress: Umashree (Ratnan Prapancha)
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Best Child Actor: Master Atheesh Shetty (Cake)
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Best Child Actress: Baby Bhairavi (Bhairavi)
Writing Awards:
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Best Story: Manjunath Muniappa (9 Sullu Kathegalu)
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Best Screenplay: Raghu K.M. (Doddahatti Boregowda)
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Best Dialogue: Baraguru Ramachandrappa (Thaayi Kastur Gandhi)
Technical Awards:
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Best Cinematography: Bhuvanesh Prabhu (Amme Samsara – Konkani)
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Best Music Director: Imtiyaz Sultan (Bisilu Kudure)
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Best Editing: Prateek Shetty (777 Charlie)
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Best Art Direction: Ravi Santhekalu (Bhajarangi 2)
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Best Lyricist: Nagarjuna Sharma (Song from 777 Charlie – “Madilinalli Kadalinashtu Harigaliddaru…”)
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Best Male Playback Singer: Aneesh Keshav Rao (Sri Jagannatha Dasaru – Ramadoothana Paada)
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Best Female Playback Singer: Sahana M. Bharadwaj (Dandi)
Special Jury Awards:
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Special Jury Film Award: Bhairavi
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Best Costume Design: Yogi G Raj (Bhajarangi 2)
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Best Makeup: Shivakumar (Thaayi Kastur Gandhi)
Production Recognition: