The Udaya Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for

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films presented annually by

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, a

-language division of the

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, from the south-Indian state of

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. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Kannada language film industry. Held since 1998, the ceremony was discontinued for over 6 years and made its comeback in 2006. The sponsors have been made by

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and Sun Feast before and currently by Vivel Active.

Best Actor

The Udaya Film Award for Best Male Actor has been awarded since 1998.

Best Actress

The Udaya Film Award for Best Female Actor has been awarded since 1998.

Best Director

The Udaya Film Award for Best Director has been awarded since 1998.

Best Film

The Udaya Film Award for Best Film has been awarded since 1998.

Best Supporting Actor

The Udaya Film Award for Best Supporting Male Actor has been awarded since 2006.

Best Supporting Actress

The Udaya Film Award for Best Supporting Female Actor has been awarded since 1997.

Best Music Director

The Udaya Film Award for Best Music Director has been awarded since 2006.

Best Male Playback Singer

The Udaya Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer has been awarded since 2006.

Best Female Playback Singer

The Udaya Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer has been awarded since 2006.

Best Cinematographer

References

External links

* {{IMDb event, 0002279, Udaya Film Awards

Indian film awards Kannada-language films Lifetime achievement awards 1997 establishments in Karnataka Karnataka awards