Tamil Nadu State Awards 2016-2022 Full Winners List: Dhanush, Karthi, Lokesh Kanagaraj Bag Top Honours

After years of anticipation, the Tamil Nadu government has finally unveiled the State Film Awards for 2016 to 2022, celebrating the best in Tamil cinema across seven years. The awards honour outstanding performances, direction, music, and filmmaking, highlighting both commercial hits and content-driven films. Thursday’s announcement saw leading stars such as Dhanush, Karthi, Vijay Sethupathi, and Suriya being recognised, while filmmakers including Lokesh Kanagaraj, Mari Selvaraj, and Sudha Kongara received top accolades. Actor-filmmaker R. Parthiepan emerged as one of the most celebrated personalities in the lineup.

Cash Prizes And Recognition

The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards come with more than just recognition. Winners receive a gold medal weighing

one sovereign, a commemorative memento, an official certificate, and a cash award. The Best Film (First Prize) carries a prize of Rs 2 lakh, Second Prize films receive Rs 1 lakh, and Third Prize winners get Rs 75,000.

Full Winners List (2016–2022)

Best Film (First Prize): Maanagaram

Second Prize: Puriyatha Puthir

Third Prize: Maveeran Kittu

Best Actor: Vijay Sethupathi (Puriyatha Puthir)

Best Actress: Keerthy Suresh (Paambhu Sattai)

Best Comedian: Robo Shankar

Best Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj (Maanagaram)

Best Music Director: C.S. Sam (Puriyatha Puthir)

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Best Film (First Prize): Aramm

Second Prize: Vikram Vedha

Best Actor: Karthi (Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru)

Best Actress: Nayanthara (Aramm)

Best Comedian: Bala Saravanan

Best Director: Pushkar–Gayathri (Vikram Vedha)

Best Music Director: Hiphop Tamizha (Kavan)

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Best Film (First Prize): Pariyerum Perumal

Second Prize: Kadaikutty Singam

Best Actor: Dhanush (Vada Chennai)

Best Actress: Jyothika (Chekka Chivantha Vaanam)

Best Comedian: Yogi Babu (Mohini)

Best Director: Mari Selvaraj (Pariyerum Perumal)

Best Music Director: Santhosh Narayanan (Vada Chennai)

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Best Film (First Prize): Asuran

Second Prize: Otha Seruppu – Size 7

Best Actor: R. Parthiban (Otha Seruppu – Size 7)

Best Actress: Manju Warrier (Asuran)

Best Comedian: Karunakaran (Monster)

Best Director: R. Parthiban (Otha Seruppu – Size 7)

Best Music Director: Thaman (Magamuni)

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Best Film (First Prize): Koozhangal

Second Prize: Soorarai Pottru

Best Actor: Suriya (Soorarai Pottru)

Best Actress: Aparna Balamurali (Soorarai Pottru)

Best Comedian: Rakshan (Kannum Kannum)

Best Director: Sudha Kongara (Soorarai Pottru)

Best Music Director: G.V. Prakash Kumar (Soorarai Pottru)

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Best Film (First Prize): Jai Bhim

Second Prize: Kadaisi Vivasayi

Best Actor: Arya (Sarpatta Parambarai)

Best Actress: Lijomol Jose (Jai Bhim)

Best Comedian: Yogi Babu (Doctor)

Best Director: T.J. Gnanavel (Jai Bhim)

Best Music Director: Sean Roldan (Jai Bhim)

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Best Film (First Prize): Gargi

Second Prize: Taanakkaran

Best Actor: Vikram Prabhu (Taanakkaran)

Best Actress: Sai Pallavi (Gargi)

Best Comedian: Robo Shankar (Iravin Nizhal)

Best Director: Gowtham Ramachandran (Gargi)

Best Music Director: A.R. Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan – I)