Renowned actor Dhanush has secured the prestigious Tamil Nadu Government's State Film Award for Best Actor for the year 2018. This esteemed recognition was bestowed upon him for his compelling portrayal in director Vetri Maran's critically acclaimed film 'Vada Chennai'.
A True Honor: Dhanush's Heartfelt Response
Following the official announcement, the celebrated Tamil star expressed his profound gratitude and joy. Dhanush took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share a heartfelt message with his millions of followers.
"I sincerely thank the Government of Tamil Nadu for conferring upon me the State Award for Vada Chennai. It is a true honor. My heartfelt congratulations to all the other awardees as well," he posted.
Fans Celebrate a Well-Deserved Victory
The actor's social media announcement was swiftly met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and admirers across the globe. Supporters flooded the comment section, celebrating this significant milestone in Dhanush's illustrious career.
One enthusiastic fan remarked, "Well deserved. 'Vada Chennai' remains a benchmark, and the recognition feels earned." Another follower added, "Hearty congratulations @dhanushkraja sir! Well deserved recognition for an epic performance in Vada Chennai. Keep inspiring us!"
Vada Chennai Dominates the Awards Ceremony
The film 'Vada Chennai' proved to be a major force at the awards, securing victories across an impressive seven categories. This sweeping success underscores the movie's lasting impact and artistic excellence within the Tamil film industry.
Recognizing Excellence Across the Board
The award recipients from 'Vada Chennai' include several notable talents:
- Samuthirakani won the award for Best Villain.
- Director and actor Ameer was honored as Best Supporting Actor.
- Santhosh Narayanan received the award for Best Music Director.
- Velraj was recognized as the Best Cinematographer.
- Aishwarya Rajesh, who played the female lead, won the Best Actress (Special Prize). This award acknowledged her powerful performances in both 'Vada Chennai' and 'Kanaa'.
Other Notable Award Winners
In a related category, actor Vishnu Vishal clinched the Best Actor (Special Prize) for his role in the gripping thriller 'Ratsasan'. Vishal also took to social media to share his elation and gratitude for this recognition.
Best Picture Awards and Ceremony Details
The awards for Best Picture were distributed among three outstanding films, highlighting the diversity and richness of Tamil cinema during the period.
- The first place honor went to 'Pariyaerum Perumal', directed by Mari Selvaraj.
- Second place was awarded to 'Kadaikutty Singam' by filmmaker Pandiraj.
- Third place was secured by the nostalgic romance '96', directed by Premkumar.
A Celebration of Seven Years of Cinema
In a significant move, the Tamil Nadu government announced awards spanning seven consecutive years, from 2016 to 2022. This comprehensive recognition aims to honor the artistic achievements and contributions of the Tamil film industry over this extended period.
All award winners will be presented with a gold medal, a commemorative memento, and an official certificate. The grand award ceremony is scheduled to be held at the iconic Kalaivanar Arangam on February 13.
Dhanush's Continued Cinematic Journey
On the professional front, Dhanush was most recently seen starring opposite Kriti Sanon in the film 'Tere Ishk Mein'. This latest accolade adds another prestigious feather to his cap, reinforcing his status as one of Indian cinema's most versatile and accomplished actors.
