2008–09 Karnataka State Film Awards


The Karnataka State Film Awards 2008–09, presented by the Government of Karnataka, recognised the best Kannada-language films released in the year 2008-09.

Lifetime achievement award

Name of AwardAwardeeAwarded As
Dr. Rajkumar Award
Puttanna Kanagal Award
Lifetime Contribution to Kannada Cinema Award		B. Sarojadevi
Girish Karnad
Ajanta Raju and RNK Prasad		Actress
Director
Producers

Jury

The awardees were chosen by a jury headed by veteran director H. R. Bhargava from the 73 films shortlisted. The panel consisted of nine-member team.