6th South Indian International Movie Awards

The 6th South Indian International Movie Awards is an awards event held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi on 30 June and 1 July 2017. SIIMA 2017 will recognize the best films and performances from the past year, along with special honors for lifetime contributions and a few special awards. The nomination list for the main awards was announced in June 2017.

Lifetime Achievement Award

 * Murali Mohan
 * S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

Special appreciation

 * Mohan Babu for completing 40 years in Telugu Film industry.

Critics' choice

 * Tamil Cinema
 * Best Actor – R. Madhavan – Irudhi Suttru
 * Best Actress – Varalaxmi Sarathkumar – Tharai Thappattai
 * Telugu Cinema
 * Best Actor – Nani – Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha
 * Kannada Cinema
 * Best Actor – Rakshith Shetty – Kirik Party
 * Best Actress – Parul Yadav – Killing Veerappan
 * Malayalam Cinema
 * Best Actor – Nivin Pauly
 * Best Actress – Asha Sarath

Generation Best Awards

 * Entertainer of the Year :
 * Vijay for Theri
 * Rakshit Shetty for Kirik Party
 * Generation Next Superstar – Baby Nainika for Theri