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The Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback – Kannada is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual
Filmfare Awards South The Filmfare Awards South are annual awards that honour artistic and technical excellence in the Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema and Kannada cinema. They are presented by ''Filmfare'' magazine of The Times Group. When it was intr ...
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Kannada film Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. Kannada cinema is based in Gandhi Nagar ...
s. The first Kannada award was given in 2007. Before that, since 1997 till 2005, a common award for playback was available for both Male and Female singers of all the four South Indian languages.


Superlatives

*''as of 2020-21''


Winners

The following is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.


Nominations

The nominees were announced publicly only from 2009. The list along with winners:


2000s

2009:
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Ninna Nodalenthu" – ''
Mussanjemaatu ''Mussanjemaatu'' (transl. Evening Talk) is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romance film starring Sudeep and Ramya. The film was directed by Mussanje Mahesh. The movie is produced by Suresh Jain. The music of the film was launched on 4 April 20 ...
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K. S. Chithra Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra (born 27 July 1963) is an Indian playback singer and Carnatic musician. In a career spanning around five decades, she has recorded over 25,000 Songs in various Indian languages languages such as Tamil, Kann ...
– "Nadheem Dheem Tana" – '' Gaalipata'' * Shreya Ghoshal – "Moggina Manasali" – '' Moggina Manasu'' * Shreya Ghoshal – "Aakasha Bhoomi" – ''Mussanjemaatu'' *
Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan (pronounced ; born Nidhi Chauhan, 14 August 1983) is an Indian playback singer. Known for her Bold vocal range, she has recorded songs for films in several Indian languages and List of awards and nominations received by Sunidhi ...
– "Rock Me Baby" – '' Haage Summane''


2010s

2010:
Shamitha Malnad Shamitha Malnad is a voice artist and playback singer. She is known for her works in the Kannada film industry, as well as her works from Sugama Sangeetha and Devotional albums. Career Shamitha Malnad was first introduced to the film music by m ...
– "Madhura Pisu Maathige" – '' Birugaali'' *
Nanditha Nandita or Nanditha is an Indian feminine given name.It is a North Indian name. Notable people * Nanditha (born 1978), Indian singer * Nandita Adhiya, Indian cricketer * Nandita Behera, Indian classical dancer * Nandita Berry, (born 1968), In ...
– "Neenendare" – '' Raam'' *
Sadhana Sargam Sadhana Sargam (née Ghanekar, born 7 March 1969) is an Indian singer known for her playback career in Indian cinema predominantly in Hindi, Marathi language, Marathi, Bengali language, Bengali, Nepali, Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, ...
– "Marali Mareyagi" – '' Savaari'' *
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Hoovina Banadante" – ''Birugaali'' * Shreya Ghoshal – "Yenu Helabeku" – '' Maleyali Jotheyali'' 2011:
Sunitha Upadrashta Sunitha Upadrashta, known mononymously as Sunitha, is an Indian playback singer and a voice actor who primarily works in Telugu films. She is a recipient of nine Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South in various categories. She also recei ...
– "O Priyathama" – ''
Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu ''Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu'' is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language film written and directed by D. P. Raghuram. It stars Shiva Rajkumar and Sonal Chauhan. The film was notable for having scenes shot in the New7Wonders of the World, seven wonders of th ...
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Neha Kakkar Neha Kakkar Singh (; née Kakkar; born 6 June 1988) is an Indian singer. She is the younger sister of playback singers Tony Kakkar and Sonu Kakkar. She began performing at a very early age at religious events. In 2005, she participated in the ...
– "Horage Haradide Thamassu" – '' Thamassu'' *
Sadhana Sargam Sadhana Sargam (née Ghanekar, born 7 March 1969) is an Indian singer known for her playback career in Indian cinema predominantly in Hindi, Marathi language, Marathi, Bengali language, Bengali, Nepali, Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, ...
– ''Marali Mareyagi'' – '' Savaari'' *
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Ello" – '' Just Math Mathalli'' * Shreya Ghoshal – "Eradu Jadeyannu" – '' Jackie'' * Sunitha Goparaju – "Prathama" – '' Modalasala'' 2012:
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Gaganave Baagi" – ''
Sanju Weds Geetha ''Sanju Weds Geetha'' is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Nagashekar and produced by Pramod Narayan and Murali Mohan. The film stars Srinagar Kitty and Ramya in the lead roles. Jassie Gift composed the soundtrack, ...
'' * Lakshmi Manmohan – "Parijathada" – '' Krishnan Marriage Story'' *
Shamitha Malnad Shamitha Malnad is a voice artist and playback singer. She is known for her works in the Kannada film industry, as well as her works from Sugama Sangeetha and Devotional albums. Career Shamitha Malnad was first introduced to the film music by m ...
– "Neerige Baare Chenni" – ''
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'' * Shamita Malnad – "Manase Manase" – ''
Saarathi ''Saarathi'' () is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by Dinakar Thoogudeep. It stars Darshan and debutante Deepa Sannidhi in the lead roles. V. Harikrishna scored for the film's background and its soundt ...
'' * Shreya Ghoshal – "Maayavi Maayavi" – ''
Lifeu Ishtene ''Lifeu Ishtene'' () is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language black comedy film written and directed by Pawan Kumar. It stars Diganth, Sindhu Lokanath and Samyukta Hornad in the lead roles. Sathish Ninasam, Achyuth Kumar and Veena Sundar feature in su ...
'' 2013:
Indu Nagaraj Indu Nagaraj is an Indian playback singer who primarily works in Kannada cinema. She is the recipient of a Filmfare Award for the song " Pyarge Aagbittaite" from the film '' Govindaya Namaha'' (2012). Life and career She sang for many films whi ...
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Pyarge Aagbittaite "Pyarge Aagbittaite" is a Kannada-Urdu song from the 2012 Kannada film '' Govindaya Namaha''. It was composed by Gurukiran and sung by Chetan Sosca, Indu Nagaraj, with lyrics written by Pawan Wadeyar. The music video of the track features Komal ...
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Govindaya Namaha ''Govindaya Namaha'' ( ''Hail Govinda'') is a 2012 Indian Kannada language comedy drama film directed by debutante Pawan Wadeyar. The film was released on 30 March 2012 across cinema halls. It stars Komal Kumar, Anna Georgia, Madhulika, Rekha Ve ...
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Anuradha Bhat Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums. Early life and background Anuradha Bhat was born to ...
– "Ellello Oduva Manase" – '' Sidlingu'' *
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Yenendhu Hesaridali" – '' Anna Bond'' * Shreya Ghoshal – "Aalochane" – ''
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'' * Vani Harikrishna – "Mussanje Veleli" – ''
Addhuri ''Addhuri'' is a 2012 Kannada romantic drama film directed by A. P. Arjun and starring Dhruva Sarja in his debut film, along with Radhika Pandit in the lead roles with Tarun Chandra in a special appearance. V. Harikrishna is the music director ...
'' 2014:
Sowmya Raoh Sowmya Raoh is an Indian playback singer who has performed in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu languages. Early life and career Sowmya was born in a Kannada speaking family to veteran singer B. K. Sumitra and Sudhakar in Bengaluru, Karnata ...
– "Karagida Baaninalli" – ''
Simple Agi Ondh Love Story ''Simple Agi Ondh Love Story'' (or ''Simpalaag Ond Love Story'') is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Simple Suni, Suni, and stars Rakshit Shetty and Shwetha Srivatsav. The film was remade in Telugu in 20 ...
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Anuradha Bhat Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums. Early life and background Anuradha Bhat was born to ...
– "Sri Krishna" – ''
Bhajarangi ''Bhajarangi'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language fantasy action film directed by A. Harsha, who co-wrote the script with Nanda Kishore and Shakthi. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Aindrita Ray, Madhu Guruswamy, Rukmini Vijayakumar and Saurav Lo ...
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Manjula Gururaj Manjula Gururaj () is an Indian female playback singer and a voice-over artist who has primarily worked in Kannada cinema and also runs a music school. Career Playback singer She entered the Kannada film industry as a playback singer in Novem ...
– "Aakal Benne" – ''
Shravani Subramanya ''Shravani Subramanya'' () is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Manju Swaraj and produced by K. A Suresh under his home production banner Suresh Arts Productions. The film features Ganesh and Amulya in l ...
'' * Sachina Heggar – "Hedarabyadri" – '' Kaddipudi'' *
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Modala Maleyante" – ''
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'' 2015:
Anuradha Bhat Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums. Early life and background Anuradha Bhat was born to ...
– "Chanchana Chanchana" – ''
Ugramm ''Ugramm'' () is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film directed by Prashanth Neel in his directorial debut, and produced by his brother Pradeep Neel. It stars Sriimurali and Hariprriya in the lead roles, with Tilak Shekar, Avinash ...
'' * Archana Ravi – "Kannalle Kannige" – ''
Adyaksha ''Adhyaksha'' () is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film directed by Nanda Kishore. It stars Sharan, Hebah Patel, Chikkanna, P. Ravi Shankar, Malavika Avinash and Ramesh Bhat. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Varuthapadatha ...
'' * Malathi – "Pantara Panta" – ''
Maanikya ''Maanikya'' ( ''The Ruby'') is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Sudeepa. The Film stars Sudeep and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, alongside Ranya, V. Ravichandran and P. Ravi Shankar. The music was composed by Arjun J ...
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Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Kaakig Banna Kantha" – ''
Ulidavaru Kandanthe ''Ulidavaru Kandante'' ( As Seen by the Rest) is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language neo-noir gangster film written and directed by debutant Rakshit Shetty. Shetty appears in the lead role, along with Kishore, Tara, Achyuth Kumar, Rishab Shetty, ...
'' * Sinchana Dixit – "Currentu Hoda Timealli" – ''
Love in Mandya ''Love in Mandya'' () is a 2014 Indian Kannada language romance film written and directed by Arasu Anthare. It stars Sathish Ninasam and Sindhu Lokanath in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Manjunath, Prakash Shenoy, Jayashree Krishn ...
'' 2016:
Inchara Rao Inchara Rao is a Bengaluru-based playback singer and performer. She won the award for ''Best Female Playback Singer'' SIIMA in 2016, and the Filmfare Awards South 2016 as the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Kannada. She beg ...
– "Kareyole" – '' RangiTaranga'' *
Anuradha Bhat Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums. Early life and background Anuradha Bhat was born to ...
– "Irali Heege" – '' Benkipatna'' *
Indu Nagaraj Indu Nagaraj is an Indian playback singer who primarily works in Kannada cinema. She is the recipient of a Filmfare Award for the song " Pyarge Aagbittaite" from the film '' Govindaya Namaha'' (2012). Life and career She sang for many films whi ...
– "Ka Thalkattu Kaa" – ''
Mr. Airavata ''Mr. Airavata'' is a 2015 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by A. P. Arjun and produced by Sandesh Nagaraj under Sandesh Combines. The film stars Darshan, alongside Urvashi Rautela, Prakash Raj, Anant Nag, Sithara, Bullet Prakash, ...
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Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Shuru Shuru" – '' 1st Rank Raju'' * Vani Harikrishna – "Raata Patta" – ''
Rhaatee ''Rhaatee'' () is a 2015 Indian Kannada language, Kannada romantic film, romantic action thriller film directed by A. P. Arjun and produced by V. Harikrishna, who also composed the music, under Harmonium Reeds. It stars Dhananjay (actor), Dhana ...
'' 2017:
Ananya Bhat Ananya Bhat is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. Through her singing career, she received the award called the Filmfare Award for the song "Namma Kaayo Devan", of the film '' Rama Rama Re...'' at 64th ...
– "Namma Kayo Devare" – '' Rama Rama Re...'' *
Anuradha Bhat Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums. Early life and background Anuradha Bhat was born to ...
– "Yavoora Geleya" – '' Ricky'' *
Indu Nagaraj Indu Nagaraj is an Indian playback singer who primarily works in Kannada cinema. She is the recipient of a Filmfare Award for the song " Pyarge Aagbittaite" from the film '' Govindaya Namaha'' (2012). Life and career She sang for many films whi ...
– "Thraas Akkathi" – '' Doddmane Hudga'' *
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Neenire Saniha" – '' Kirik Party'' * Vani Harikrishna – "Neenaagi Helalilla" – '' Happy Birthday'' 2018:
Anuradha Bhat Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums. Early life and background Anuradha Bhat was born to ...
– "Appa I Love You" from ''
Chowka ''Chowka'' is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Tharun Sudhir, in his directional debut, and produced by Dwarakish, marking his 50th production film. The film features an ensemble cast of Vijay Raghavendra, Prem, D ...
'' * Eesha Suchi – ''"Preethi Maruva Santheyalli"'' from ''
Beautiful Manasugalu ''Beautiful Manasugalu'' ( Beautiful Minds) is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language romantic thriller film directed by Jayatheertha and jointly produced by S. Prasanna and S. Shashikala Balaji, the film is produced under Skkandda Entertainment banne ...
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Indu Nagaraj Indu Nagaraj is an Indian playback singer who primarily works in Kannada cinema. She is the recipient of a Filmfare Award for the song " Pyarge Aagbittaite" from the film '' Govindaya Namaha'' (2012). Life and career She sang for many films whi ...
– ''"Sanje Hotthu"'' from '' Tarak'' * R. K. Sparsha – ''"O Manase"'' from ''Kempirve'' *
Supriya Lohith Supriya Lohith aka Supriyaa Ram is a playback singer who has sung for Kannada language, Kannada films. who got basic training in carnatic music from Vidwan Munivenkatappa. she recorded her first song in 2007. She has over 500 films songs to her ...
– ''"Nee Nanna Olavu"'' from '' Chamak'' 2019: Bindhu Malini – "Bhavalokada Bhrameya" from '' Nathicharami'' * Aditi Sagar – "Dum Maro Dum" from '' Raambo 2'' *
Ananya Bhat Ananya Bhat is an Indian playback singer who primarily sings in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. Through her singing career, she received the award called the Filmfare Award for the song "Namma Kaayo Devan", of the film '' Rama Rama Re...'' at 64th ...
– "Hold On Hold On" from ''
Tagaru ''Tagaru'' () is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language action crime film co-written and directed by Duniya Soori and produced by K. P. Srikanth under Venus Entertainers. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, alongside Dhananjaya, Bhavana, Manvitha Kamath, ...
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Anuradha Bhat Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums. Early life and background Anuradha Bhat was born to ...
– "Holeva Holeyachage" from '' Ammachi Yemba Nenapu'' * Bindhu Malini – "Bhavalokada" from ''Nathicharami'' *Madhuri Sheshadri – "Nooraru Bannagalu" from '' Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai''


2020s

2020-21:
Anuradha Bhat Anuradha Bhat is an Indian playback singer who predominantly works in Kannada language films. She has sung over 100 songs for feature films and also sung in various private musical albums. Early life and background Anuradha Bhat was born to ...
– "Dheera Sammohagaara" from '' Bicchugatti'' * Aishwarya Rangarajan – "Malaye Malaye" from ''
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'' * Chinmayi – "Soul of Dia" from '' Dia'' *
Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal (; born 12 March 1984) is an Indian singer. Noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, she is one of the most prolific and influential singers of India. Often referred to as the "Queen of Dynamics'' for her remarkable voc ...
– "Kannu Hodiyaka" from '' Roberrt'' * Shruthi VS – "Love you Chinna" from ''
Love Mocktail ''Love Mocktail'' is a 2020 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed and written by Darling Krishna in his directorial debut. The film was released on 31 January 2020. The film was produced by Krishna and Milana Nagaraj, who also st ...
'' * Shwetha Devanahally – "Tareefu Maadalu" from '' Mugilpete'' 2024: Srilakshmi Belmannu – "Kadalanu" from ''
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A ''Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A'' (stylized as ''Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (Side A)''; ) is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Hemanth M. Rao and produced by Rakshit Shetty. It stars Rakshit Shetty and Rukmin ...
'' * Madhuri Seshadri – "Mellage" from ''
Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye ''Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye'' is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film written and directed by actor-director Raj B. Shetty. It was co-produced by actress Ramya under her home production studio, AppleBox Studios, in collaborati ...
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Mangli Satyavathi Rathod, known by her stage name Mangli, is an Indian singer and television presenter. She majorly sings in Telugu language, Telugu language and is known for her cultural songs. She has received a SIIMA Award and an IIFA Utsavam, IIFA ...
– "Pasandaagavne" from '' Kaatera'' * Prithwi Bhat – "Kousalya Supraja Rama" from '' Kousalya Supraja Rama'' *
Sangeetha Katti Sangeeta Katti Kulkarni, is an Indian playback singer, Hindustani classical vocalist, musician, music composer from Karnataka. She was awarded the Rajyotsava Awards (2006), Karnataka Rajyotsava Award in 2006 by the Government of Karnataka. Int ...
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See also

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List of music awards honoring women This list of media awards honoring women is an index to articles about notable awards honoring women. The list includes general, literary and music awards for women. It excludes awards for actresses, including film awards for lead actress ...
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Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada The Filmfare Best Male Playback Award - Kannada is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Kannada film Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated ...


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