Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- The 70th Filmfare Awards South ceremony took place on February 21st, 2026, at the Adlux Convention Centre in Kochi, Kerala, supported by Kerala Tourism. This grand event brought together stars from Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema to honour the outstanding achievements in acting, music, direction, and more.

Here is the complete list of winners from the Telugu category:

Best Film: Pushpa 2: The Rule

Best Director: Sukumar (Pushpa 2: The Rule)

Best Film (Critics'): Lucky Baskhar (Venky Atluri)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2: The Rule)

Best Actor (Critics): Teja Sajja (Hanu-Man)

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Nivetha Thomas (35 Chinna Katha Kaadu)

Best Actress (Crit...