📌 Key Points
- Kollywood’s 7-Year Wait Ends! State Film Awards Announced!
- Jai Bhim Triumphs! Wins Best Film after National Awards Snub!
- Suriya, Dhanush, Sai Pallavi Reign! Grab Top Actor Awards!
- Lokesh, Mari Selvaraj Win Big! Lady Power Shines in Awards List!
Kollywood is abuzz! The long-awaited Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2016-2022 are finally here, bringing cheer to fans across South India. Giants like Suriya, Dhanush, and Sai Pallavi have swept the Best Actor/Actress categories, showcasing their immense talent. Meanwhile, ‘Jai Bhim’ earning Best Film offers well-deserved state-level recognition. Let’s delve into these stellar victories!
Kollywood Celebrates Long-Awaited State Awards
A festive atmosphere has enveloped Kollywood as the Tamil Nadu government finally announced the eagerly anticipated State Film Awards for the years 2016 to 2022. This extensive list celebrates the dominance of top stars like Suriya, Dhanush, Nayanthara, and Sai Pallavi, who proved their mettle by being recognized as Best Actors/Actresses. Sensational victories also saw Lokesh Kanagaraj and Mari Selvaraj conferred with Best Director awards. Notably, ‘Jai Bhim’ received the Best Film Award, offering a measure of state-level relief after its national-level disappointment. Let’s delve into the full details of these record-breaking achievements.
The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, long-awaited by Kollywood film enthusiasts, have finally been unveiled, honoring outstanding talent across the film and television industries over the past seven years. In this extensive list, Kollywood star heroes Suriya and Dhanush, along with fan-favorites Sai Pallavi and Keerthy Suresh, shone brightly at the top, truly exemplifying “Lady Power” in their respective performances. As for television, awards were bestowed upon personalities like Radhika Sarathkumar, Vani Bhojan, Neelima Rani, Sanghavi, Revathi, Reshma, Shabana Shajahan, Gabriella Sellus, and Chaitra. Specifically for the year 2021, Suriya-starrer ‘Jai Bhim’ was declared the Best Film, wiping away the dissatisfaction of being overlooked during the National Awards and finally receiving the honor it deserved. This period truly highlighted Dhanush’s reign, with the actor proving his prowess by winning awards in various categories for different films across multiple years, alongside other top talents. Let’s take a look at the complete list of these prestigious awards, categorized by year.
Awards for 2016
Best Film (Second Prize): Puriyatha Puthir
Best Film (Third Prize): Maaveeran Kittu
Best Film (Special Prize): Manusangada
Best Women Empowerment Film (Special Prize): Aruvi
Best Actor: Vijay Sethupathi (Puriyatha Puthir)
Best Actress: Keerthy Suresh (Paambhu Sattai)
Best Actor (Special Prize): S. Guru Somasundaram (Joker)
Best Actress (Special Prize): Aditi Balan (Aruvi)
Best Villain: Rahman (Oru Mugathirai)
Best Comedian (Male): Robo Shankar (Posthumously) (Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran)
Best Comedian (Female): Madhumitha (Kashmora)
Best Supporting Actor: R. Parthiban (Maaveeran Kittu)
Best Supporting Actress: Manisha Yadav (Oru Kuppai Kathai)
Best Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj (Maanaagaram)
Best Music Director: Sam C.S. (Puriyatha Puthir)
Best Lyricist: Madhan Karky (‘Naan Un’)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Velmurugan (Oru Kuppai Kathai)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Vaikom Vijayalakshmi (Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran)
Best Cinematographer: Balasubramaniem (Kathakali)
Best Editor: Kasi Viswanathan (Maaveeran Kittu)
Best Art Director: John Britto (Ilami)
Best Stunt Coordinator: Anbariv (Kashmora/24)
Stars Shine: Suriya, Dhanush, Nayanthara Lead Wins
Awards for 2017
Best Film (Second Prize): Vikram Vedha
Best Film (Third Prize): Taramani
Best Film (Special Prize): To Let
Best Women Empowerment Film (Special Prize): Dharmadurai
Best Actor: Karthi (Theeran Adhigaram Ondru)
Best Actor (Special Prize): Santhosh Sreeram (To Let)
Best Actress (Special Prize): Andrea Jeremiah (Taramani)
Best Villain: Prasanna (Thiruttu Payale 2)
Best Comedian (Male): Bala Saravanan (En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom)
Best Comedian (Female): Urvashi (Magalir Mattum)
Best Supporting Actor: Bose Venkat (Kavan / Theeran Adhigaram Ondru)
Best Supporting Actress: Sunu Lakshmi (Aramm)
Best Director: Pushkar-Gayathri (Vikram Vedha)
Best Music Director: Hiphop Tamizha (Kavan)
Best Lyricist: Vivek (Theeran Adhigaram Ondru)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Shaktisree Gopalan (Vikram Vedha)
Best Cinematographer: P. Chelladurai (Thiruttu Payale 2)
Best Editor: A. Raja Mohammad (Thiruttu Payale 2/Veerayyan)
Best Art Director: A.K. Muthu (Aandavan Kaanom)
Best Stunt Coordinator: Dhilip Subbarayan (Vikram Vedha / Theeran Adhigaram Ondru)
Awards for 2018
This year saw directors like Mari Selvaraj bag awards for sensational victories.
Best Film (Second Prize): Kadaikutty Singam
Best Film (Third Prize): 96
Best Film (Special Prize): Seethakaathi
Best Women Empowerment Film (Special Prize): Kanaa
Best Actor: Dhanush (Vada Chennai)
Best Actress: Jyothika (Chekka Chivantha Vaanam)
Best Villain: Samuthirakani (Vada Chennai)
Best Comedian (Male): Yogi Babu (Mohini)
Best Comedian (Female): Devadarshini (96)
Best Supporting Actor: Ameer (Vada Chennai)
Best Supporting Actress: Viji Chandrasekhar (Kadaikutty Singam)
Best Director: Mari Selvaraj (Pariyerum Perumal)
Best Music Director: Santhosh Narayanan (Vada Chennai)
Best Lyricist: Thiagarajan Kumararaja (Seethakaathi)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Sid Sriram (multiple films)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Aaradhana Sivakarthikeyan (Kanaa)
Best Cinematographer: R. Velraj (Kadaikutty Singam/Vada Chennai)
Best Editor: San Lokesh (Ratsasan)
Best Art Director: Vinoth Rajkumar (Seethakaathi)
Best Stunt Coordinator: Supreme Sundar (Goli Soda 2)
Awards for 2019
Best Film (Second Prize): Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Best Film (Third Prize): Comali
Best Film (Special Prize): KD Engira Karuppudurai
Best Women Empowerment (Special Prize): Ponmagal Vandhal
Best Actor: R. Parthiban (Oththa Seruppu Size 7)
Best Actress: Manju Warrier (Asuran)
Best Actor (Special Prize): Karthi (Kaithi)
Best Actress (Special Prize): Indhuja (Magamuni)
Best Villain: Arjun Das (Kaithi)
Best Comedian: Karunakaran (Raatchasan)
Best Comedienne: Kovai Sarala (Kanchana-3)
Best Supporting Actor: Prakash Raj (Asuran)
Best Supporting Actress: Sriranjani (House Owner)
Best Director: R. Parthiban (Oththa Seruppu Size 7)
Best Music Director: Thaman (Magamuni)
Best Lyricist: Kabilan (NGK)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Haricharan (Multiple Films)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Saindhavi (Asuran)
Best Cinematographer: Theni Eswar (Peranbu)
Best Editor: R. Sudharsan (Oththa Seruppu Size 7)
Best Art Director: C.S. Balachandar (Dharma Prabhu)
Best Stunt Coordinator: Anbariv (Kaithi)
‘Jai Bhim’ Triumphs; Dhanush’s Reign Continues
Awards for 2020
Best Film (Second Prize): Soorarai Pottru
Best Film (Third Prize): Sandakari
Best Film (Special Prize): Then
Best Women Empowerment Film (Special Prize): Kamali from Nadukkaveri
Best Actor: Suriya (Soorarai Pottru)
Best Actress: Aparna Balamurali (Soorarai Pottru)
Best Actor (Special Prize): Tharun Kumar (Thaen)
Best Actress (Special Prize): Abarnathi (Thaen)
Best Villain: Nandaa (Vaanam Kottattum)
Best Comedian: Rakshan (Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal)
Best Supporting Actor: Karunas (Soorarai Pottru)
Best Supporting Actress: Vadivukkarasi (Jana Nayagan Veera Punnayagam)
Best Director: Sudha Kongara (Soorarai Pottru)
Best Music Director: G.V. Prakash Kumar (Soorarai Pottru)
Best Lyricist: Thamarai (Thainilam)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Amrish (Sandakari)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Varsha Ranjith (Thainilam)
Best Cinematographer: N.K. Ekambaram (Ka Pae Ranasingam)
Best Editor: Lawrence Kishore (Thaen)
Best Art Director: Ayyappan (Sandakari)
Best Stunt Coordinator: Super Subbarayan (Chasing)
Awards for 2021
Best Film (Second Prize): Kadaisi Vivasayi
Best Film (Third Prize): Karnan
Best Women Empowerment Film (Special Prize): Netrikann
Best Actor: Arya (Sarpatta Parambarai)
Best Actress: Lijomol Jose (Jai Bhim)
Best Actor (Special Prize): Pasupathy (Sarpatta Parambarai)
Best Actress (Special Prize): Amrutha Srinivasan (Irudhi Pakkam)
Best Villain: Tamizh (Jai Bhim)
Best Comedian: Yogi Babu (Varun Doctor)
Best Comedienne: Madhumitha (Varisu)
Best Supporting Actor: K. Manikandan (Jai Bhim)
Best Supporting Actress: Dr. Raichal Rabecca (Kadaisi Vivasayi)
Best Director: Tha Se Gnanavel (Jai Bhim)
Best Music Director: Sean Roldan (Jai Bhim)
Best Lyricist: Thamarai (Maara)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Arivu (Jai Bhim)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Bhavatharini (Maamanithan)
Best Cinematographer: Richard M. Nathan (Maanaadu)
Best Editor: Praveen K.L. (Maanaadu)
Best Art Director: T. Ramalingam (Karnan)
Best Stunt Coordinator: Mahesh Mathew (Kodiyail Oruvan)
Complete List: Seven Years of Kollywood Excellence
Awards for 2022
Best Film (Second Prize): Thaanakkaran
Best Film (Third Prize): Saakshi
Best Film (Special Prize): Iravin Nizhal
Best Women Empowerment Film (Special Prize): Aval Appadithan 2
Best Actor: Vikram Prabhu (Thaanakkaran)
Best Actress: Sai Pallavi (Gargi)
Best Actor (Special Prize): Appukutty (Vazhga Vivasayi)
Best Actress (Special Prize): Dushara Vijayan (Natchathiram Nagargiradhu)
Best Villain: Prakash Raj (Viruman)
Best Comedian: Robo Shankar (Posthumous) (Iravin Nizhal)
Best Comedienne: Indhuja Shankar (Viruman)
Best Supporting Actor: Bose Venkat (Thaanakkaran)
Best Supporting Actress: Vasundhara (Vazhga Vivasayi)
Best Director: Gautham Ramachandran (Gargi)
Best Music Director: A.R. Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan: I)
Best Lyricist: Ilango Krishnan (Ponniyin Selvan: I)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Haricharan (Iravin Nizhal)
Best Cinematographer: R. Arthur Wilson (Iravin Nizhal)
Best Editor: Suresh Urs (Ulagammai)
Best Art Director: Thota Tharani (Ponniyin Selvan: I)
Best Stunt Coordinator: Anbarivu (Viruman)
Stay tuned for more such film updates. We will keep you informed about your favorite stars. See you again with more exciting news!
Looking Ahead
These awaited awards rightly celebrate impactful storytelling and stellar performances, setting a high benchmark for Tamil cinema. The recognition for Suriya, Dhanush, Sai Pallavi, and ‘Jai Bhim’, promises a vibrant future. We eagerly anticipate the inspiring narratives ahead. Indeed, Tamil cinema’s glory continues!
