Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Tamil Nadu Honors Film Stars
The Tamil Nadu government gave out awards to the best films and actors from 2016 to 2022.
Dhanush won the best actor award for his movie Vada Chennai.
Lokesh Kanagaraj won the best director award for his first movie, Maanagaram.
Other famous actors like Suriya, Sai Pallavi, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, and Jyotika also won awards.
These awards are given to celebrate the best work in Tamil movies and TV shows.
Tamil Nadu government announced State Film Awards for 2016-2022.
Lokesh Kanagaraj won Best Director for his debut film Maanagaram.
Dhanush won Best Actor for his role in Vada Chennai.
Other notable winners include Suriya, Sai Pallavi, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, and Jyotika.
Awards recognize excellence in Tamil cinema and television.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Government
- What
- Announced winners of State Film Awards for 2016-2022
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To recognize excellence in cinema and television
- Award Ceremony
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2016-2022
- Best Director
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Best Actor
- Dhanush
- Notable Winners
- Suriya, Sai Pallavi, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Jyotika
- Awarding Body
- Tamil Nadu Government
- Years Covered
- 2016 to 2022
- Award Categories
- Cinema and Television
- Lokesh Kanagaraj's Winning Film
- Maanagaram
- Dhanush's Winning Film
- Vada Chennai
