Thu Jan 08 16:49:37 UTC 2026: ### Karnataka State Film Awards Announced, Honoring Industry Veterans

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The Karnataka State Film Awards for 2020 and 2021 were announced on Thursday, January 8, 2026, recognizing significant contributions to Kannada cinema. Renowned filmmaker and theatre personality M.S. Sathyu was awarded the Puttanna Kanagal Award for 2020. Other notable recipients include actor-politician Jayamala, who received the Dr. Rajkumar Award for 2020, and veteran still photographer Pragathi Ashwath Narayana, who received the Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award for 2020.

For 2021, the Dr. Rajkumar Award was given to Sa. Ra. Govindu, a producer and former president of the Karnataka State Film Chamber for Commerce (KFCC). Director K. Shivarudraiah received the Puttana Kanagal Award for 2021, and actor-producer M.K. Sundar Raj was honored with the Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award for 2021.

Key Points:

  • The Karnataka State Film Awards for 2020 and 2021 were announced on January 8, 2026.
  • M.S. Sathyu received the Puttanna Kanagal Award for 2020.
  • Jayamala was honored with the Dr. Rajkumar Award for 2020.
  • Pragathi Ashwath Narayana received the Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award for 2020.
  • Sa. Ra. Govindu was awarded the Dr. Rajkumar Award for 2021.
  • K. Shivarudraiah received the Puttana Kanagal Award for 2021.
  • M.K. Sundar Raj was given the Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award for 2021.

Key Takeaways:

  • The awards recognize lifetime achievements and contributions to Kannada cinema.
  • The awards ceremony highlights the importance of honoring industry veterans.
  • The selection of recipients reflects a range of roles within the film industry, including directors, actors, producers, and technicians.

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