It
was quite a disappointment for Ajith’s fans
as he was not present to receive the award. However,
fans be assured that it would reach their star safely,
as it was collected by director K.S Ravi Kumar on
behalf of Ajith.
The best director award went to Vasanthabalan again
for Veyyil. Best character actor and actress award
was received by Pasupathy (E) and Saranya (Em Magan)
respectively. A.R Rahman was adjudged the best music
director for the movie Sillunu Oru Kadhal. The best
singer award went to “Gana” Ulaganadhan
for rendering the hit song “Vaala Meenu”
in Chithiram Pesuthadi. Na. Muthukumaran was given
the best songwriter award – once again - Veyyil.
Singer P. Susila and Tollywood actor Krishnam
Raju were honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
for their exemplary service in the film industry.
The cinematic legendary award, this time, went
to Mammootty and Chiranjeevi.
Amitabh Bachchan, the chief guest, participated
in the function with son Abhishek and daughter-in-law
Aishwarya Rai. Other stars that graced the occasion
include “Paruthiveeran” Karthi, Ramya
Krishnan, Tabu, Trisha, Nayantara, S.P. Balasubramaniam,
and Jesudas.
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