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| Karnataka State Film Awards | |
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| State award for contributions to film | |
| Awarded for | Highest award for films in Karnataka |
| Sponsored by | Government of Karnataka |
| Formerly called | Mysore State Film Awards |
| First awarded | 1966-67 |
| Last awarded | 2018 |
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| Movie and Year | No. of Awards won | |
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Naagarahaavu (1972) |
8 | |
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Belli Moda (1967) |
7 | |
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Minchina Ota (1979) |
7 | |
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Vamsha Vriksha (1971) |
6 | |
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Sankalpa (1972) |
6 | |
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Upasane (1974) |
6 | |
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Chomana Dudi (1975) |
6 | |
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Masanada Hoovu (1985) |
6 | |
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Tabarana Kathe (1986) |
6 | |
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Aathanka (1992) |
6 | |
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Janumada Jodi (1996) |
6 | |
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Thaayi Saheba (1997) |
6 | |
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Munnudi (2000) |
6 | |
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Mungaru Male (2006) |
6 | |
Karnataka State Film Awards are the most notable and prestigious film awards given for Kannada film industry in Karnataka, India. These are considered the highest awards for Kannada language films. They are given annually by the Government of Karnataka to honor the best talent and to provide encouragement and incentive to the Kannada film industry.[1]
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.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
On 14 November 2016,Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah declared that the State Government will present the Karnataka State Film Awards on 24 April, the birthday of thespian Dr. Rajkumar, every year henceforth.[8]
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- ^ Film Awards instituted in the name of Vishnuvardhan, K.S. Aswath, Deccan Herald
- ^ Shruti, Murali bag Karnataka film awards, Times of India
- ^ Producers of Children's Films cry foul, Screen[dead link]
- ^ Film awards given away, The Hindu
- ^ Karnataka State Film Awards 2005-06
- ^ "Karnataka State Film Awards on April 4"[permanent dead link]
- ^ Annual film awards to be given on Raj's birthday, Deccan Herald
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