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The Tamil Nadu government has announced the recipients of the prestigious ‘Kalaimamani’ Awards for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. A total of 90 artists across various disciplines, including cinema, literature, music, dance, and theatre, will be honoured. Notable names include actors S.J. Suryah, Sai Pallavi, Vikram Prabhu, director Lingusamy, music director Anirudh, and playback singer Shweta Mohan. Other significant awards announced were the Bharathiar Award for Literature (N. Murugesa Pandian), the M.S. Subbulakshmi Award for Music (K.J. Yesudas), and the Balasaraswathi Award for Dance (Muthukannammal). The awards ceremony, presided over by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, will take place in Chennai in October.

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**Tamil Nadu Announces ‘Kalaimamani’ Award Winners for 2021-2023**

**CHENNAI – September 24, 2025** – The Tamil Nadu government has revealed the esteemed recipients of the ‘Kalaimamani’ Awards for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, recognizing excellence in various artistic fields. Ninety accomplished individuals will be honoured, representing the diverse talent within Tamil Nadu’s cultural landscape.

The awards span a wide range of disciplines, including cinema, literature, music, dance, theatre, and traditional arts. Among the notable names selected for the ‘Kalaimamani’ are acclaimed actors S.J. Suryah, Sai Pallavi, Vikram Prabhu, Jaya V.C. Guganathan, K. Manikandan, and M. George Maryan. The film industry is further represented by director Lingusamy, art director J.K. alias M. Jayakumar, stunt master ‘Super’ Subbarayan, lyricist Viveka, music director Anirudh, playback singer Shweta Mohan, and choreographer ‘Sandy’ alias A. Santhosh Kumar.

Beyond cinema, the government also announced recipients of other significant awards. Litterateur N. Murugesa Pandian will receive the Bharathiar Award for Literature, while ‘Padma Bhushan’ K.J. Yesudas has been chosen for the M.S. Subbulakshmi Award for Music. ‘Padma Shri’ Muthukannammal will be awarded the Balasaraswathi Award for Dance. The Tamil Isai Sangam and ‘Kalaimamani’ M.R. Muthusamy Memorial Drama Troupe will also be recognized under the associations and drama troupe categories, respectively.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will preside over the awards ceremony, scheduled to take place in Chennai this October. The event promises to be a grand celebration of Tamil Nadu’s rich artistic heritage and the exceptional individuals who contribute to its vibrant cultural tapestry.

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