Aishwarya Rai won the Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics) at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2024 held in Dubai on September 15. She received this honor for her outstanding performance in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), where she portrayed the character of Nandini. The movie was a grand success and made a significant impact at the box office.
Aishwarya attended the event with her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, who captured her mother’s winning moment on her phone. They both walked the red carpet, dressed in stunning outfits, and were seen interacting with fans.
Aishwarya Rai’s Speech After Winning the Award
After receiving the award from filmmaker Kabir Khan, Aishwarya expressed her heartfelt gratitude. She thanked the entire team of Ponniyin Selvan and especially mentioned director Mani Ratnam, who she called her mentor. Aishwarya said, “Ponniyin Selvan was a movie close to my heart, and this award recognizes the hard work of the entire team.”
Chiyaan Vikram Also Wins Big at SIIMA 2024
Aishwarya’s co-star Chiyaan Vikram also won the Best Actor (Tamil) award at SIIMA 2024. Vikram played a key role in both parts of Ponniyin Selvan. The duo, who starred together in the movie, met on the red carpet, and videos of their interaction have been shared widely on social media. Vikram was also seen holding Aaradhya’s hand during their conversation.
Global Impact of Ponniyin Selvan’s Success
The success of Ponniyin Selvan: II and Aishwarya Rai’s win at an international award ceremony like SIIMA shows the growing global reach of Indian cinema. The movie has attracted attention not only in India but also internationally due to its grand storytelling and strong performances. Aishwarya’s role in the film further solidifies her as one of India’s top actresses, and this recognition boosts the visibility of Indian films globally.
A Summary of the Key Events SIIMA 2024
- Aishwarya Rai won Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics) for Ponniyin Selvan: II at SIIMA 2024.
- Aaradhya Bachchan captured her mother’s winning moment on her phone.
- Aishwarya expressed gratitude to her mentor Mani Ratnam and the entire team.
- Chiyaan Vikram won Best Actor (Tamil) at the same event.
- The event took place in Dubai, with many stars walking the red carpet.
- Both stars were highly appreciated for their performances in Ponniyin Selvan.
Aishwarya Rai won the Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics) for her role in Ponniyin Selvan: II.
Filmmaker Kabir Khan presented the award to Aishwarya Rai.
Aishwarya Rai won the award for her performance in Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), directed by Mani Ratnam.
Aishwarya Rai’s co-star Chiyaan Vikram won the Best Actor (Tamil) award.
Aishwarya Rai’s win showcases the growing international recognition of Indian films, especially with the success of Ponniyin Selvan.
