The International Indian Film Academy Awards, also commonly known as IIFA Awards, are presented in recognition of the contribution of Indian film worldwide. The award started in the year 2000.

IIFA Utsavam is the South Indian section of the annual IIFA Awards. These awards were given in 2016, around the films released in 2015. 1 IIFA Utsavam was held on 24 and 25 January 2016 at Gachibowli Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad, India.

IIFA Venues Over The Years 

2000 - London, United Kingdom

2001 - Sun City, South Africa

2002 - Genting Highlands, Malaysia

2003 - Johannesburg, South Africa

2004 - Singapore

2005 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

2006 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2007 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

2008 - Bangkok

2009 - Macau, Chinese

2010 - Colombo

2011 - Toronto

2012 - Singapore

2013 - Macau

2014 - Florida, USA

2015 - Malaysia

2016 - Madrid, Spain

2017 - New Jersey

2018 - Bangkok

2019 - Mumbai - India

2020- Bhopal

In its 10th year (2009), five special awards were presented: Star of the Decade (Male and Female), Movie of the Decade, Music of the Decade, and Director of the Decade. IIFA award is the fifth most-watched film awards show in the world.