The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2026 brought together some of the biggest names from the South Indian entertainment industry in Bengaluru, with celebrities stepping onto the red carpet in a mix of glamorous and statement-making looks.
Among those spotted at the event were Shreya Kalra, Rukmini Vasanth, Naga Chaitanya and Nabha Natesh, who added star power to the evening.
The Bengaluru edition of SIIMA once again provided a platform for actors and entertainers from across South Indian cinema to celebrate the year’s work while making an impression with their red-carpet appearances.
Nabha Natesh makes a stylish SIIMA 2026 appearance
Actress Nabha Natesh was among the celebrities photographed on the SIIMA 2026 red carpet.
Known for her work in Telugu and Kannada cinema, Nabha has built a following through films across the South Indian film industries. Her appearance at the awards ceremony added to the event’s fashion and celebrity spotlight.
The actress’ red-carpet presence was among the moments that caught attention as stars arrived for the Bengaluru celebration.
Rukmini Vasanth joins the star-studded lineup
Rukmini Vasanth was another prominent name spotted at SIIMA 2026.
The actor, who has become increasingly popular through her work in Kannada cinema and other South Indian projects, was part of the gathering of performers and industry personalities at the Bengaluru event.
Her appearance further reflected the cross-industry nature of SIIMA, which brings together talent from different regional film industries under one awards platform.
Naga Chaitanya arrives at SIIMA 2026
Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya was also spotted at the ceremony.
A familiar face at major film events, Naga Chaitanya’s presence added to the star quotient of the evening. The actor has worked across a range of Telugu-language films during his career and remains one of the recognizable names from the industry.
His appearance at SIIMA 2026 came as the event celebrated talent and achievements from South Indian cinema.
Shreya Kalra adds to the celebrity presence
Digital creator and entertainer Shreya Kalra was also seen at the Bengaluru event.
Her appearance alongside established names from the film industry highlighted the increasingly broad entertainment landscape surrounding major award ceremonies, where actors, creators and other public figures frequently come together.
SIIMA’s red carpet offered plenty of opportunities for attendees to showcase their individual styles while participating in one of the region’s prominent entertainment events.
SIIMA 2026 celebrates South Indian cinema
The South Indian International Movie Awards brings together the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam film industries, making it one of the more visible cross-industry award platforms in the region.
The 2026 event in Bengaluru combined the awards ceremony with the usual celebrity appearances and red-carpet moments, giving fans a chance to see popular stars from across the South Indian entertainment world in one setting.
