Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2016-2022 Winners List Unveiled
The Government of Tamil Nadu has officially released the winners list for the State Film Awards covering the years 2016 to 2022, celebrating outstanding achievements in cinema and television. This prestigious announcement highlights the best of Tamil filmmaking over a seven-year period, with top honours going to acclaimed films and performances.
Top Honours and Major Winners
Leading stars such as Sai Pallavi, Dhanush, Suriya, Vikram, Vijay Sethupathi, and Nayanthara have been recognized for their exceptional contributions. Gargi and Jai Bhim were both awarded the Best Film prize, showcasing the industry's commitment to socially impactful storytelling.
In the directing category, Lokesh Kanagaraj received the Best Director award for his debut feature Maanagaram, while Gautham Ramachandran was honoured for his work on Gargi. The awards also acknowledged television excellence from 2014 to 2022, with popular serials like Azhagi and Sembaruthi receiving First Prizes.
Year-by-Year Breakdown of Key Awards
Here is a detailed look at the winners across different categories for each year:
- 2016: Best Film (First Prize) to Maanagaram, Best Actor to Vijay Sethupathi for Puriyatha Puthir, Best Actress to Keerthy Suresh for Paambu Sattai.
- 2017: Best Film (First Prize) to Aramm, Best Actor to Karthi for Theeran Adhigaram Ondru, Best Actress to Nayanthara for Aramm.
- 2018: Best Film (First Prize) to Pariyerum Perumal, Best Actor to Dhanush for Vada Chennai, Best Actress to Jyothika for Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.
- 2019: Best Film (First Prize) to Asuran, Best Actor to R Parthiban for Oththa Seruppu Size 7, Best Actress to Manju Warrier for Asuran.
- 2020: Best Film (First Prize) to Koozhangal, Best Actor to Suriya for Soorarai Pottru, Best Actress to Aparna Balamurali for Soorarai Pottru.
- 2021: Best Film (First Prize) to Jai Bhim, Best Actor to Arya for Sarpatta Parambarai, Best Actress to Lijomol Jose for Jai Bhim.
- 2022: Best Film (First Prize) to Gargi, Best Actor to Vikram Prabhu for Taanakkaran, Best Actress to Sai Pallavi for Gargi.
Additional Categories and Recognitions
The awards also celebrated achievements in music, cinematography, editing, and stunt coordination. Notable winners include AR Rahman for Best Music Director in 2022 for Ponniyin Selvan: I, and Anbariv for Best Stunt Coordinator across multiple years. Special prizes were awarded for films focusing on women empowerment, such as Aruvi in 2016 and Netrikann in 2021.
The ceremony is scheduled for February 13 at 4:30 PM at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai, where the Deputy Chief Minister will personally present the honours to the winners. This event marks a significant moment for the Tamil film industry, recognizing the hard work and creativity of artists and technicians alike.
