The wait is over! We have received your votes and finalized the winners for this year's IBNLive Movie Awards. 2015 was an eventful year for both Indian and international cinema. If the year saw several Box Office hits, it also helped small budget independent films make their presence felt. From the hits to the misses, our readers tell us what we will remember the Indian showbiz industry for in 2015.
Anup Bhandhari's directorial 'Rangi Taranga' featured a intelligently written screenplay incorporated elements from Indian mythologi and turned it into a murder mystery. The film has definitely impressed the audience and critics alike due to which our readers voted for it (77.99% votes) and made the film win Best Southern Director.
SS Rajamouli - ‘Baahubali’ (14.5%)
SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘Bahubali’ was undoubtedly a landmark in the history of Indian cinema. Touted as an epic drama, it created a buzz amongst movie lovers because of its mesmerizing visuals and captivating screenplay. Featuring Prabhas in the titular role, the film revolved around the rivalry between two brothers. Interestingly, its sequel is expected to hit screens next year.
Alphonse Puthren - ‘Premam’ (2.33%)
Touted as a romantic comedy, ‘Premam’ saw filmmaker Alphonse Puthern bring to life the romantic escapades of the protagonist. Produced by Anwar Rasheed, the film ran in theatres for over 200 days. Interestingly, like ‘Oru Vadakkan Selfie,’ it too featured Nivin Pauly in the lead.
Mani Ratnam - ‘OK Kanmani’ (1.56%)
Mani Ratnam’s highly anticipated romantic-drama ‘OK Kanmani’ emerged a big hit at the box office and earned rave reviews courtesy its well etched out characters. Featuring Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menon in the lead, it revolved around two lovers who decided to go in for a live-in relationship rather than marriage.
M Manikandan - ‘Kaaka Muttai’ (1.49%)
Debutante M Manikandhan took the film industry by storm when ‘Kaaka Muttai’ left audiences mesmerized courtesy its enjoyable yet highly sensitive narrative. Produced by actor Dhanush, it was shot on a budget of 1 crore and emerged one of the most commercially successful movies of the year.
Koratala Siva - ‘Srimanthudu’ (0.78%)
Koratala Siva’s much hyped family drama ‘Srimanthudu’ floored critics and audiences alike en route to becoming a commercial success. Moreover, the positive rs;ponse received by it went a long way in helping Mahesh Babu, who had a disappointing 2014, get his career back on track. Interestingly , ‘Srimanthudu’ revolved around a rich businessman who adopts a village.
Gautham Vasudev Menon - ‘Yennai Arindhaal’ (0.77%)
One of Southern cinema’s most celebrated filmmakers, Gautham Vasudev Menon continued his tryst with cop dramas when ‘Yennai Arindhaal’ arrived in theatres this January. Featuring Ajith Kumar in the lead, it contained a perfect mix of “class" and “mass" elements.
Jeethu Joseph - ‘Papanasam’ (0.59%)
An established name in Malayalam cinema, Jeethu Joseph entered the Tamil film industry with ‘Papanasam’. Touted as a thriller, it kept the viewers at the edge of their seats coiurtesy its fast-paced narrative. Interestingly, ‘Papanasam’ was a remake of Mohanlal’s Malayalam movie ‘Drishyam’. As it so happens, Joseph had directed the original version as well.
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