Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
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The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
for Tamil
(Kollywood
) films.
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...
for Tamil
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
(Kollywood
Kollywood
Kollywood is a word referring two different movie industries in India and Nepal, derived from the word Hollywood and their local movie centers.* Tamil cinema, the Tamil language film industry based on Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,...
) films.
The list
Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.| Year | Actress | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sneha | Pirivom Santhippom Pirivom Santhippom Pirivom Santhippom is a 2008 Tamil movie starring Sneha and Cheran in the lead roles and it is about the life of a young couple in a joint family with the Nattukottai Nagarathar Chettiar community located in Karaikudi, TN. This was another grape wine for Sneha as this was completely a heroine... |
| 2007 | Jyothika Saravanan Jyothika Saravanan Jyothika Sadanah-Saravanan is a former Indian film actress who predominantly appeared in Tamil films. She also acted in a few Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. She gained critical acclaim for her performances in Kushi, Perazhagan, Chandramukhi and Mozhi, winning one Filmfare and three... |
Mozhi Mozhi Mozhi is a 2007 Tamil film produced by Prakash Raj and directed by Radha Mohan. The film stars Prithviraj, Jyothika, Prakash Raj and Swarnamalya in pivotal roles. The theme is similar to the Hollywood film Children of a Lesser God... |
| 2006 | Priyamani Priyamani Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer, better known by her stage name Priyamani is an Indian film actress and model who has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films... |
Paruthiveeran Paruthiveeran Paruthiveeran is a 2007 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Ameer Sultan. The film stars Karthi in his feature film debut as the titular character, with Priyamani as the female lead and Ponvannan, Saravanan and Ganja Karuppu and Sujatha essaying supporting roles... |
| 2005 | Jyothika Saravanan Jyothika Saravanan Jyothika Sadanah-Saravanan is a former Indian film actress who predominantly appeared in Tamil films. She also acted in a few Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. She gained critical acclaim for her performances in Kushi, Perazhagan, Chandramukhi and Mozhi, winning one Filmfare and three... |
Chandramukhi Chandramukhi Chandramukhi is a 2005 Indian horror, comedy and drama film directed by P. Vasu and produced by Ramkumar Ganesan. With a few deviations, it is a remake of Vasu's 2004 Kannada film Apthamitra, which was in-turn a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film Manichithrathazhu... |
| 2004 | Jyothika Saravanan Jyothika Saravanan Jyothika Sadanah-Saravanan is a former Indian film actress who predominantly appeared in Tamil films. She also acted in a few Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. She gained critical acclaim for her performances in Kushi, Perazhagan, Chandramukhi and Mozhi, winning one Filmfare and three... |
Perazhagan Perazhagan Perazhagan is a 2004 Indian Tamil film directed by Sasi Shanker, starring Surya and Jyothika in lead roles with both essaying dual roles, whilst the supporting cast comprises Vivek, Manorama and Manobala among others. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja... |
| 2003 | Laila Laila Mehdin Laila Mehdin is an Indian actress. She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi language films. She is probably best known for her critically acclaimed and award-winning performances in the Bala-directed films Nandha and Pithamagan.-Career:She made her debut in the Telugu film... |
Pithamagan Pithamagan Pithamagan is a 2003 Tamil feature drama film directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram, Surya, Laila, Sangeetha, and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja.... |
| 2002 | Meena | Ivan Ivan (2002 film) Ivan is a Tamil language film. Parthipan has written the story, screenplay, produced, directed and acted in the film. is Ilayarajas music that stands out in the otherwise weak film. All the songs are hum-able and the background score is well suited.-Plot:... |
| 2001 | Sneha | Virumbugiren Virumbugiren Virumbugiren is a 2002 released Tamil film. The movie stars Prashanth, Sneha, and Nassar. The film is directed by Susi Ganesan. The music is by Deva. The Film was released in 2002... , Aanandham Aanandham Aanandham is a 2001 Tamil language family-drama film directed by debutant N. Linguswamy, and starring Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Srividya, Devayani, Rambha and Sneha in the lead roles. It became a blockbuster upon release and was one of the highest grossing films of the year... & Punnagai Desam Punnagai Desam Punnagai Desam is a love-drama Tamil language movie directed by K. Shajahan with a score by S. A. Rajkumar. It stars Tarun Kumar, Sneha, Preetha, Kunal, Hamsivardhan and Dhamu in the lead roles. It did reasonable business at the box-office.... |
| 2000 | Devayani | Bharathi Bharathi (film) Bharathi Vishnuvardhan is an Indian actress who has performed in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu language films. She was most popular as an actress in the Kannada film industry during the late 1960s to 1980s.... |
| 1999 | Simran | Thulladha Manamum Thullum |
| 1998 | Roja Selvamani Roja Selvamani Roja is a South Indian actress and politician. She is presently with YSR Congress party.-Early life:Roja was born in 1972 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. She learnt Kuchipudi, a dance form, for a few years. She has two brothers Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramprasad Reddy.-Film career:Roja entered the... |
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen is a 1998 Tamil film directed by Vikraman which stars Karthik and Roja in the lead roles, with Ajith Kumar in a guest appearance. The film also marked supporting actor Ramesh Khanna's debut as an actor, while Moulee and Madhan Bob played other supporting roles... |
| 1997 | Meena Devayani |
Porkkaalam Suryavamsam Suryavamsam Suryavamsam is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. The film stars Sarath Kumar, Devayani and Raadhika in the lead roles. The film was remade into bollywood as Sooryavansham. Sooryavansham starred actor Amitabh Bachan and Soundarya. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S. A... |
| 1996 | Shruti Shruti (actress) Shruti is a South Indian film actress. She has acted in about 120 Kannada language movies and several movies in other South Indian languages such as Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.-Early life:... |
Kalki |
| 1995 | Kushboo | Kolangal |
| 1994 | Rajshri | Karuthamma |
| 1993 | Meena | Yejaman Yejaman Yejaman is a Tamil language romantic film directed by the Tamil Director R. V. Udhayakumar. It stars Rajinikanth, Meena and Napoleon in the lead roles.Also Known As: Ejamaan -Plot:... & Sethupathi IPS Sethupathi IPS Sethupathi IPS is a 1994 tamil movie starring Vijayakanth, Meena, and Nambiar. It is a movie on terrorism and the combat against terrorism. The movie was shot in 180 days and entirely in Chennai... |
| 1992 | Suganya Suganya Sukanya , born on July 8, 1969 is a South Indian actress. She has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi movies, totaling over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry.... |
Chinna Gounder Chinna Gounder Chinna Gounder is a 1992 Tamil language film directed by R. V. Udayakumar and starring Vijayakanth, Suganya, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil and Vadivelu.-Plot:... , Solaiyamma, Senthamizh Paatu |
| 1991 | Kushboo | Chinna Thambi Chinna Thambi Chinna Thambi is a 1991 Indian Tamil language film starring Prabhu Ganesan and Kushboo Sundar. Chinna Thambi starring Prabhu in the role of Chinna Thambi an uneducated village simpleton and Kushboo as Nandini who is a home tutored wealthy girl, is a story of love, family bonds and typical south... |
| 1990 | Revathy | Kizhakku Vaasal |
| 1989 | Raadhika Raadhika Sarathkumar Radhika Sarathkumar is a Tamil television and film actress, successful entrepreneur and producer. She is the founder of Radaan Mediaworks, which has produced the successful serials Chithi, Annamalai, Selvi, Arasi, and Idi Katha Kadu . She is currently acting in the serial Chellamay for Sun TV... |
Ninaivu Chinnam |
| 1988 | Saritha Saritha Saritha is a South Indian actress. She has acted in at least 141 feature films, and was cast in the television serial Selvi in 2005. Her mainstream career spanned from 1979 to 1989, when she took a break to marry Indian actor and producer Mukesh and raise their two sons... |
Poo Pootha Nandavanam |
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| 1982-83 | Saritha Saritha Saritha is a South Indian actress. She has acted in at least 141 feature films, and was cast in the television serial Selvi in 2005. Her mainstream career spanned from 1979 to 1989, when she took a break to marry Indian actor and producer Mukesh and raise their two sons... |
Agni Sakshi Agni Sakshi (1982 film) Agni Sakshi is a Tamil language film starring Sivakumar and Saritha in the lead roles. Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan play a short cameo as themselves. Saritha was portrayed as a Schizophrenia patient in this film.... |
| 1981-82 | Sridevi | Moondram Pirai Moondram Pirai Moondram Pirai is a 1982 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Sridevi, Kamal Haasan, Poornam Vishwanathan and Silk Smitha. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music. Kamal Haasan won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as Srinivas... |
| 1980-81 | Suhasini | Nenjathai Killadhe |
| 1979-80 | Saritha Saritha Saritha is a South Indian actress. She has acted in at least 141 feature films, and was cast in the television serial Selvi in 2005. Her mainstream career spanned from 1979 to 1989, when she took a break to marry Indian actor and producer Mukesh and raise their two sons... |
Oru Vellaadu Vengaiyagiradhu |
| 1978-79 | Lakshmi Lakshmi (actress) Lakshmi Narayan is an Indian National Film Award winning actress who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Lakshmi has acted in more than 300 films in all south Indian languages apart from few in Bollywood. She has won a Filmfare Best Actress Award and eight Filmfare Awards South.-Early... |
Oru Nadigai Naatakam Paarkiraal |
| 1977-78 | Latha | Maduraiyai Meeta Sundara Pandian |
| 1976 | No Award | |
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| 1973 | No Award | |
| 1972 | No Award | |
| 1971 | No Award | |
| 1970 | K. R. Vijaya K. R. Vijaya K. R. Vijaya is a popular Indian actress who has starred in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She started her career in the 1960s. She has been acting for more than four decades now in South Indian cinema. K. R... |
Namma Veetu Dheivam |
| 1969 | Sowcar Janaki Sowcar Janaki Sankaramanchi Janaki , popularly known as Shaukar Janaki , is a south-Indian actress who has acted in over 385 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She also performed on stage in over 300 shows, and performed for TANA all over the United States in 2 Telugu plays created by actor... |
Iru Kodugal Iru Kodugal Iru Kodugal is a Tamil language film directed by the veteran director K. Balachander and released in 1969. The film starred lead actors in the Tamil industry: Gemini Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Jayanthi, Nagesh, V.S... |
| 1969 | Padmini Padmini (actress) Padmini was an Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer who has acted in over 250 Indian films. She has acted in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi language films... |
Thillaanaa Mohanambal Thillaanaa Mohanambal Thillaanaa Mohanambal is a 1968 Tamil-language film directed by A. P. Nagarajan that stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini in the lead roles.-Plot:... |
| 1967 | K. R. Vijaya K. R. Vijaya K. R. Vijaya is a popular Indian actress who has starred in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She started her career in the 1960s. She has been acting for more than four decades now in South Indian cinema. K. R... |
Iru Malargal |