Karnataka State Film Awards are the most notable and prestigious film awards given for

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. These are considered the highest awards for

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language films. They are given annually by the

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to honor the best talent and to provide encouragement and incentive to the

. The awards are decided by a committee, headed by a panel of judges. The jury usually consists of eminent personalities from the film field. The awards intend to promote films with artistic values and to encourage artists, technicians and producers. The awards are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister of Karnataka. On 14 November 2016, Chief Minister of Karnataka

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declared that the State Government will present the Karnataka State Film Awards on 24 April, the birthday of thespian

Dr. Rajkumar Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj (24 April 1929 – 12 April 2006), better known by his stage name Dr. Rajkumar, was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Kannada cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian ci ...

, every year henceforth.Annual film awards to be given on Raj's birthday, Deccan Herald
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List of awards

Creative awards

* First Best Film * Second Best Film * Third Best Film * Fourth Best Film * Best Social Film * Best Children Film * Best Regional Film * Best Family Entertainer * Best Debut Film of New Director *

Best Director Best Director is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organizations, festivals, and people's awards. It may refer to: Film awards * AACTA Award for Best Direction * Academy Award for Best Director * BA ...

* Best Actor *

Best Actress Best Actress is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organisations, festivals, and people's awards to leading actresses in a film, television series, television film or play. The first Best Actress aw ...

* Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress * Best Child Actor (Male) * Best Child Actor (Female) * Best Music Director * Best Male Playback Singer * Best Female Playback Singer * Best Dubbing Artist (Male) * Best Dubbing Artist (Female)

Technical awards

* Best Cinematographer * Best Editor * Best Lyricist * Best Sound Recorder * Best Art Direction * Best Story * Best Screenplay * Best Dialogue

Special awards

* Lifetime Contribution to Kannada Cinema Award * Jury's Special Award * Best Book on Kannada Cinema * Best Short Film

Honorary awards

Puttanna Kanagal Award The following is the list of Award winners for the Karnataka State Puttanna Kanagal award. Kanagal was among the front runners in Kannada cinema's most successful film directors. In his memory and honor, this award is presented to the directors ...

* Dr. Rajkumar Award * Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award

Jury

References

External links

* {{Karnataka State Film Awards Kannada cinema Indian film awards 1966 establishments in Mysore State Awards established in 1966