The IIFA Special Effects is a technical award chosen ahead of the ceremonies.
The winners are listed below:
| Year | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Red Chillies VFX | Fan |
| 2016 | Prasad Sutar | Bajirao Mastani |
| 2015 | Reupal Rawal (Prime Focus Limited) | Kick[1][2] |
| 2011 | Indian Artists | Robot |
| 2010 | Charles Darby - Eyecube Labs | Aladdin [3] |
| 2009 | Prime Focus Group | Ghajini |
| 2008 | Red Chillies Entertainment | Om Shanti Om [4] |
| 2006 | Prime Focus Group | Dus |
| 2005 | Rajtaru Video Sonic & Eagle Video Films | Main Hoon Na |
| 2004 | Bimmini Special Fx, Digital Art Media | Koi Mil Gaya |
| 2002 | Paul Sims | Aks |
| 2001 | Raj Taru Video Sonic | Hindustan Ki Kasam |