Film writers’ award

The Film Writers’ Association has decided to honor the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi with the Arignar Anna Award for his contribution to the Tamil cinema. The award will be presented at the Film Writers’ Association conference that is scheduled to be held in March 2010.

The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the Anna Centenary celebration held by the association at the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce. Those present at the function included the state food minister Velu, film personalities Vaali, Piraichoodan, Pa. Vijay, Na. Muthukumar, Rama Narayanan, Radha Ravi, VC Guhanathan and Vikraman.