The Karnataka State Film Awards 1996–97, presented by Government of Karnataka, to felicitate the best of Kannada Cinema released in the year 1996.
Lifetime achievement award
| Name of Award | Awardee(s) | Awarded As | 
|---|---|---|
| • Dr. Rajkumar Award • Puttanna Kanagal Award | • M. N. Basavarajaiah • S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu | • Studio Owner • Director | 
Jury
A committee headed by G. V. Iyer was appointed to evaluate the awards.
Film Awards
| Name of Award | Film | Producer | Director | 
|---|---|---|---|
| First Best Film | America America | G. Nandakumar | Nagathihalli Chandrashekar | 
| Second Best Film | Nagamandala | Srihari L. Khoday | T. S. Nagabharana | 
| Third Best Film | Nagareeka | Saraswathi Gopal Jois | Y. Nanjundappa | 
| Best Film Of Social Concern | Karadipura | Rajalakshmi Ramachandrappa | Baraguru Ramachandrappa | 
| Best Children Film | Vyuha | ||
| Best Regional Film | Bogsane (Konkani language) | 
Other Awards
References
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