The Filmfare Award South is an annual awards ceremony that honors excellence in the South Indian film industry. Established in 1954, it recognizes outstanding achievements in various categories, including acting, directing, and music across the regional film industries of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The awards are presented by the Times Group and are part of the larger Filmfare Awards, which celebrate Hindi cinema as well. The Filmfare Award South aims to promote and encourage talent in regional cinema, showcasing the rich cultural diversity and artistic contributions of South Indian films.