The IIFA Special Effects is a technical award chosen ahead of the ceremonies.
| Wins | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Red Chillies VFX |
| 4 | Prime Focus Group |
The winners are listed below:
| Year | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Red Chillies VFX | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 |
| 2024 | Red Chillies VFX | Jawan |
| 2023 | DNEG & Redefine | Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva |
| 2022 | NY VFXWALA | Sardar Udham |
| 2020 | YFX (YRF Studios) | War |
| 2019 | Filmgate Films AB | Tumbbad |
| 2018 | NY VFXwala | Jagga Jasoos |
| 2017 | Red Chillies VFX | Fan |
| 2016 | Prasad Sutar | Bajirao Mastani |
| 2015 | Prime Focus Group | Kick Archived 21 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine |
| 2014 | Red Chillies VFX | Krrish 3 |
| 2013 | Tata Elxsi | Ek Tha Tiger |
| 2012 | Red Chillies VFX | Ra.One |
| 2011 | Indian Artists | Robot |
| 2010 | Charles Darby - Eyecube Labs | Aladdin Archived 20 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine |
| 2009 | Prime Focus Group | Ghajini |
| 2008 | Red Chillies VFX | Om Shanti Om |
| 2007 | EFX Studios | Krrish |
| 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 |
| 2003 | Prime Focus Group | Kaante |
| 2002 | Paul Sims | Aks |
| 2001 | Raj Taru (Video Sonic Ltd) | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani |
| 2000 | Hindustan Ki Kasam |