Tamil Nadu State Film Awards announced: Dhanush, Jai Bhim dominate 2016–2022

30 Jan 2026 01:01 AM
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The Tamil Nadu government officially announced the State Film and Television Awards covering the years 2016 to 2022. The announcement includes awards for both cinema and television, clearing a long backlog of recognitions.

Award Ceremony Details

The awards ceremony will be held on February 13, 2026.
Venue: Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai.
Time: 4:30 PM.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu will present the awards to the winners.

Major Best Actor Winners (2016–2022)

Vijay Sethupathi – Puriyatha Puthir (2016)
Karthi – Theeran Adhigaram Ondru (2017)
Dhanush – Vada Chennai (2018)
R Parthiban – Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (2019)
Suriya – Soorarai Pottru (2020)
Arya – Sarpatta Parambarai (2021)
Vikram Prabhu – Taanakkaran (2022)

Major Best Actress Winners (2016–2022)

Keerthy Suresh – Paambu Sattai (2016)
Nayanthara – Aramm (2017)
Jyothika – Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018)
Manju Warrier – Asuran (2019)
Aparna Balamurali – Soorarai Pottru (2020)
Lijomol Jose – Jai Bhim (2021)
Sai Pallavi – Gargi (2022)

Best Films That Dominated Each Year

2016: Maanagaram
2017: Aramm
2018: Pariyerum Perumal
2019: Asuran
2020: Koozhangal
2021: Jai Bhim
2022: Gargi

Films Highlighting Social Impact and Women Empowerment

Special awards were given to films like Aruvi, Kanaa, Pon Magal Vandhal, Kamali From Nadukkaveri, Netrikann, and Aval Appadithan 2.
These films were recognized for addressing social justice, women empowerment, and grassroots issues.

Best Director Winners Across Years

Lokesh Kanagaraj – Maanagaram
Pushkar–Gayathri – Vikram Vedha
Mari Selvaraj – Pariyerum Perumal
R Parthiban – Oththa Seruppu Size 7
Sudha Kongara – Soorarai Pottru
Tha Se Gnanavel – Jai Bhim
Gautham Ramachandran – Gargi

Technical Excellence Recognized

Music directors like AR Rahman, Santhosh Narayanan, GV Prakash Kumar, Thaman, Sean Roldan won awards.
Cinematography, editing, art direction, lyrics, and stunt coordination were also honored, highlighting the technical growth of Tamil cinema.

Television Awards Highlights
Popular TV serials such as Azhagi, Nandhini, Ethir Neechal, Sembaruthi, Poove Poochudava won Best Serial awards. Leading TV actresses including Radikaa Sarathkumar, Vani Bhojan, Revathi, Sangavi, Shabana Shajahan, Gabriella were honored.

Industry and Public Response
The announcement has been widely welcomed by filmmakers, actors, and audiences. Many see it as long-overdue recognition for a crucial phase in Tamil cinema marked by bold storytelling and socially relevant themes.

Significance of the Awards
The awards reflect the Tamil Nadu government’s continued commitment to celebrating artistic excellence. They also underline Tamil cinema’s evolution into content-driven, socially conscious filmmaking during the 2016–2022 period.

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