2020 Karnataka State Film Awards


The 2020 Karnataka State Film Awards, presented by Government of Karnataka, felicitated the best of Karnataka cinema released in the year 2020. The selection advisory committee was headed by film director B. S. Lingadevaru along with journalist Padma Shivamogga, actress Padma Vasanthi, cinema analyst Ivan De Silva, director Umesh Nayak, production manager D. R. Sampath, cinematographer Manjunath. R and music director Gururaj.
Actor Sanchari Vijay was posthumously honoured with [Karnataka State Film Karnataka State Film Award (Special Jury Award)|Award (Special Jury Award)|Special Jury] Award for his contribution to cinema.

Lifetime achievement award

Award titleAwardeeAwarded AsAwards
Dr. Rajkumar Award₹2,00,000 and a gold medal with a certificate
Puttanna Kanagal Award₹2,00,000 and a gold medal with a certificate
Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award₹2,00,000 and a gold medal with a certificate