| Lt. Puttanna Kanagal Award | |
|---|---|
| State award for contributions to Kannada cinema | |
| Sponsored by | Government of Karnataka |
| Reward(s) |
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| First awarded | 1986-87 |
| Last awarded | 2018 |
| Most recent winner | P. Sheshadri |
| Highlights | |
| Total awarded | 33 |
| First winner | Hunsur Krishnamurthy |
The following is the list of Award winners for the Karnataka State Puttanna Kanagal award. Kanagal was among the front runners in Kannada cinema's most successful film directors. In his memory and honor, this award is presented to the directors every year during the Karnataka State Awards function.