For the first time ever, the Filmfare Awards South landed in Kochi, and what a night it was! On February 21, 2026, the Adlux Convention Centre was packed with the biggest stars from across South Indian cinema. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly Allu Arjun, who took home his seventh Filmfare trophy for his massive role in Pushpa 2: The Rule. It was a huge milestone that proved once again why he’s one of the most loved actors in the country.
The win got pretty emotional, too. Allu Arjun told the crowd he used to close his eyes and just imagine this moment, so holding the award for real felt like a dream come true. He made sure to thank his director, his co-star Rashmika Mandanna, and the entire crew, reminding everyone that a great movie is a team effort. To top it all off, he gave the fans exactly what they wanted by dropping the iconic Pushpa gesture and catchphrase, sending the whole room into a frenzy.
