5th South Indian International Movie Awards

The 5th South Indian International Movie Awards is an awards event held at Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore on 30 June and 1 July 2016. SIIMA 2016 will recognize the best films and performances from the past year, along with special honors for lifetime contributions and a few special awards.

Lifetime Achievement Award

 * S. Janaki (singer)
 * Panchu Arunachalam (writer & producer)

Special appreciation

 * TBA

Critics' choice

 * Tamil Cinema
 * Best Actor – Jayam Ravi – Thani Oruvan
 * Best Actress – Nithya Menen – O Kadhal Kanmani
 * Telugu Cinema
 * Best Actor – Allu Arjun – Rudhramadevi
 * Best Actress – Anushka Shetty – Rudhramadevi
 * Kannada Cinema
 * Best Actor – Sathish Ninasam – Rocket
 * Best Actress – Shanvi Srivastava – Masterpiece
 * Malayalam Cinema
 * Best Actor – Nivin Pauly – Premam
 * Best Actress – Parvathy – Ennu Ninte Moideen

Generation Next Awards

 * The South Sensation of the Year: Sudheer Babu
 * The Youth Icon of South India award: Samantha Ruth Prabhu