2019 Karnataka State Film Awards


The 2019 Karnataka State Film Awards, presented by Government of Karnataka, felicitated the best of Karnataka cinema released in the year 2019. The Awards are given away on 24 April every year which is the birthday of Dr. Rajkumar. But due to the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the last two years, the awards were not given on this date. The list of winners was announced on 22 January 2025.
Following the announcement of the awardees, actor Sudeepa, who won under Best Actor category, declined the award based on his personal commitment not to accept awards.

Lifetime achievement award

Name of AwardAwardeeAwarded AsAwards
Dr. Rajkumar AwardUmashreeActress₹5,00,000 and a gold medal with a certificate
Puttanna Kanagal AwardN. R. Nanjunde GowdaDirector₹5,00,000 and a gold medal with a certificate
Dr. Vishnuvardhan AwardRichard CastellanoProducer, Director₹5,00,000 and a gold medal with a certificate

Film awards

Other awards