Award Recipients in Cinema
Kalaimamani Awards 2021-2023 Tamil Nadu: The Kalaimamani Awards for 2021, 2022, and 2023 have recognized several prominent actors. Sai Pallavi, S.J. Suryah, Vikram Prabhu, K. Manikandan, Jaya V.C. Guganathan, and M. George Maryan were among the notable awardees. The awards honor contributions to Tamil cinema over the years.
Static GK fact: The Kalaimamani Awards are presented annually by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram since 1954.
Music and Literature Honorees
Veteran playback singer K.J. Yesudas received the M.S. Subbulakshmi Award for Music. Popular music director Anirudh, lyricist Viveka, and playback singer Shweta Mohan were also awarded. In literature, the Bharathiar Award was conferred on N. Murugesa Pandian, highlighting contributions to Tamil literary heritage.
Static GK Tip: M.S. Subbulakshmi Award is named after the legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi, the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna.
Dance, Theatre, and Art
The Balasaraswathi Award for Dance was given to Padma Shri Muthukannammal, celebrating her lifelong dedication to classical dance. In theatre, the Kalaimamani M.R. Muthusamy Memorial Drama Troupe received recognition for excellence in drama. Art director M. Jayakumar, choreographer A. Santhosh Kumar, and stunt master Super Subbarayan were acknowledged for contributions to visual arts and film choreography.
Static GK fact: Padma Shri Muthukannammal is one of the last surviving exponents of Bharatanatyam lineage from Tamil Nadu.
Associations Recognized
The Tamil Isai Sangam, Chennai was selected under the associations category for promoting Tamil music. A total of 90 artistes were honored across multiple fields, including literature, music, dance, theatre, cinema, and traditional arts, reflecting the rich cultural landscape of Tamil Nadu.
Static GK Tip: The Tamil Isai Sangam, established in 1943, aims to preserve and promote Tamil classical music.
Cultural Significance
The Kalaimamani Awards remain one of the most prestigious state-level recognitions in Tamil Nadu, honoring artistic excellence across generations. They highlight contributions to traditional and contemporary arts, ensuring recognition of both veteran and emerging talents.
Static GK fact: The awards are given by the Government of Tamil Nadu and are considered a benchmark for cultural achievement in the state.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Kalaimamani Awards 2021-2023 Tamil Nadu:
| Topic | Detail |
| Awards Years | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Total Awardees | 90 artistes |
| Cinema Awardees | Sai Pallavi, S.J. Suryah, Vikram Prabhu, K. Manikandan, Jaya V.C. Guganathan, M. George Maryan |
| Music Awardees | K.J. Yesudas (M.S. Subbulakshmi Award), Anirudh, Viveka, Shweta Mohan |
| Literature Awardee | N. Murugesa Pandian (Bharathiar Award) |
| Dance Awardee | Padma Shri Muthukannammal (Balasaraswathi Award) |
| Theatre Recognition | Kalaimamani M.R. Muthusamy Memorial Drama Troupe |
| Art and Choreography | M. Jayakumar, A. Santhosh Kumar, Super Subbarayan |
| Association Recognized | Tamil Isai Sangam, Chennai |
