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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin presented the prestigious Kalaimamani Awards at a ceremony in Muthamizh Peravai. He emphasized the awards’ recognition of exceptional talent and highlighted his and former CM Karunanidhi’s connection to the organization. He also announced upcoming award ceremonies for small screen artists and the Tamil Nadu Government MGR Film and Television Training Institute. Several prominent figures in Tamil arts and music received awards, including actor M. Nassar and Vaduvoor S.N.R. Krishnamurthy.

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Tamil Nadu Celebrates Artistic Excellence at Kalaimamani Awards

CHENNAI, December 16, 2025 – Chief Minister M.K. Stalin presented the Kalaimamani Awards to a distinguished group of artists at a ceremony held Monday in Muthamizh Peravai. Stalin lauded the awardees as being among the most talented in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing the significance of the awards in recognizing and celebrating their contributions to the arts.

“These awards are a testament to the exceptional talent we have in Tamil Nadu,” stated Chief Minister Stalin. “We are proud to honor these individuals who enrich our culture through their dedication and artistry.”

The Chief Minister also highlighted his long standing association with the Peravai, echoing the late former Chief Minister Karunanidhi’s connection to the organization.

In addition to the awards ceremony, Stalin announced plans to hold future award ceremonies recognizing talent from the small screen, as well as awards for the Tamil Nadu Government MGR Film and Television Training Institute.

Actor M. Nassar was presented with the prestigious Kalaignar Award, while Vaduvoor S.N.R. Krishnamurthy received the Rajaratna Award. Other award recipients included Tiruvarur Pulavar R. Shanmugavadivelan (Iyal Selvam Award), Gayathri Venkataraghavan (Isai Selvam Award), Anitha Guha (Natya Selvam Award), T.K.R. Ayyappan and T.K.R. Meenakshisundaram (Nadhaswara Selvam Award), Nangur N.K. Selvaganapathy (Thavil Selvam Award), and Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi (Mridhanga Selvam Award).

Minister Ma. Subramanian and MLAs Dha. Velu and J. Karunanithi were also present at the event.

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