1996–97 Karnataka State Film Awards
Annual Indian film awards ceremony
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The Karnataka State Film Awards 1996–97, presented by the Government of Karnataka, honoured the best of Kannada Cinema released in the year 1996.
Lifetime achievement award
| Name of Award | Awardee(s) | Awarded As |
|---|---|---|
| • Dr. Rajkumar Award • Puttanna Kanagal Award |
• M. N. Basavarajaiah • S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu |
• Studio Owner • Director |
Jury
A committee headed by G. V. Iyer was appointed to evaluate the awards.
Film awards
| Name of Award | Film | Producer | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Best Film | America America | G. Nandakumar | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar |
| Second Best Film | Nagamandala | Srihari L. Khoday | T. S. Nagabharana |
| Third Best Film | Nagareeka | Saraswathi Gopal Jois | Y. Nanjundappa |
| Best Film Of Social Concern | Karadipura | Rajalakshmi Ramachandrappa | Baraguru Ramachandrappa |
| Best Children Film | Vyuha | ||
| Best Regional Film | Bogsane (Konkani language) |
