The 61st Annual National Awards were announced today and Tamil cinema has bagged 5 awards (and a special mention), of which the films of late Balu Mahendra and his disciple Ram have bagged four. Here’s the list-
Nargis Dutt Award For Best Feature Film On National Integration - Thalaimuraigal
Best Child Artist - Sadhana (Thanga Meengal)
Best Tamil Film - Thanga Meengal
Best Lyrics - Na. Muthukumar For Ananda Yaazhai (Thanga Meengal)
Best Editing - V.J. Sabu Joseph for Vallinam
Honourable Mention - Madonne M Ashwin’s Dharmam
Ship of Theseus bagged the Best Feature Film Award. Raj Kumar and Suraj Venjaramoodu won the Best Actors award for Shahid (Hindi) and Perariyathavar (Malayalam) respectively and Geetanjali Thapa won the Best Actress award for Liar’s Dice (Hindi).
We, at Behindwoods.com, convey our hearty congratulations to all the winners.