Norway_Tamil_Film_Festival_Awards
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
Annual film festival in Oslo
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards is the annual film festival conducted in Oslo to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Tamil film industry. NTFF was arranged for the first time in 2010 by VN Music Dreams. NTFF is a celebration of global Tamil cinema.
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Quick Facts Awarded for, Country ...
| Norway Tamil Film Festival | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best in film |
| Country | Oslo, Norway |
| First awarded | Tamil (2010) |
| Website | http://www.ntff.no/  |
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Best Film
The Best Film has been awarded since 2010.
More information Year, Film ...
| Year | Film | Producer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan : i | Lyca & Madras Talkies | [1] |
| 2020 | Asuran | Kalaippuli S. Thanu | |
| 2019 | Pariyerum Perumal | Pa. Ranjith | |
| 2018 | Aramm | Kotapadi J Rajesh | |
| 2017 | Joker | Dream Warrior Pictures | [2] |
| 2016 | Kaaka Muttai | Grassroot Film Company & Wunderbar Films | |
| 2015 | Cuckoo | Fox Star Studios & The Next Big Film Productions | |
| 2014 | Paradesi | B Studios | |
| 2013 | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | Thirupathi Brothers | |
| 2012 | Vaagai Sooda Vaa | Village Theatres | |
| 2011 | Mynaa | Shalom Studios | |
| 2010 | Nandhalala | Ayngaran International |
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The Most Popular Film
The Most Popular Film was first awarded in 2010, before being re-launched in 2013.
More information Year, Film ...
| Year | Film | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Raja Rani | Fox Star Studios AR Murugadoss Productions |
| 2013 | Sundarapandian | Company Productions |
| 2012 | ||
| 2011 | ||
| 2010 | Subramaniyapuram | Company Productions |
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The Most Appreciated Film
The Most Appreciated Film was first awarded in 2010, before being re-launched in 2013.
More information Year, Film ...
| Year | Film | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Haridas | V. Ramdoss |
| 2013 | Dhoni | Prakash Raj |
| 2012 | ||
| 2011 | ||
| 2010 | Peraanmai | Ayngaran International |
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Midnight Sun Award
The Midnight Sun Award has been awarded since 2010.
More information Year, Film ...
| Year | Film | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Paranoid Patient | Dhadol Productions |
| 2013 | Kumki | Thirupathi Brothers |
| 2012 | Uchithanai Muharnthaal | Global Media |
| 2011 | Payanam | Duet Movies |
| 2010 | 1999 | Khatpanlaya Productions |
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Best Social Awareness Award
The Best Social Awareness Award has been awarded since 2012.
More information Year, Film ...
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Visithiran | M. Padmakumar |
| 2020 | Nerkonda Parvai | H. Vinoth |
| 2017 | Ammani | Lakshmy Ramakrishnan |
| 2016 | Azhagu Kutti Chellam | Charles |
| 2015 | Sigaram Thodu | Gaurav Narayanan |
| 2014 | ||
| 2013 | Saattai | M. Anbazhagan |
| 2012 | Narthagi Paalai Varnam Vengayam | Vijayapadma Senthamizhan SM Raju S. Rajkumar |
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NTFF 2017- List of Awardees - Tamil Short Film - International
More information Category, Film Name ...
| Category | Film Name | Awardee | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Short Film | Bilboquet | Surendran T. Balasubramaniam | Director |
| Best Director | Don't Look Back | Navi Ananth | Director |
| Best Actor-Female | Don't Look Back | Raji Nesarajah | Actor |
| Best Actor- Male | Irumal Thaththa | Nivas Adithan | Actor |
| Best Story | Childhood Diaries | Shree Karthick | Director & Screenwriter |
| Best Child Artist | Childhood Diaries | Jayaditya Kang | Actor |
| Best Cinematographer | Pozhuthu Pularnthathu | Shan Manickam- Suria Boopathy | Cinematographer |
| Best Documentary | Ladies and Gentle Women | Maalini Jeevaratnam | Director |
| Special Jury Award | Vizhigal | S.V. Jeyarajah | Actor |
| Best Animation | Kolam Reversal | Sue Rees | Director |
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Best Actor
The Best Actor has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Actor ...
| Year | Actor | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Karthi | Ponniyin Selvan: I & Sardar |
| 2019 | Karthi | Kaithi[3] |
| 2018 | Vijay Sethupathi | 96 |
| 2017 | R.Madhavan | Vikram Vedha |
| 2016 | Vijay Sethupathi | Dharma Durai |
| 2015 | Vikram | I |
| 2014 | Siddharth[4] | Jigarthanda & Kaaviya Thalaivan |
| 2013 | Adharvaa | Paradesi |
| 2012 | Vijay Sethupathi | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom |
| 2011 | M. Sasikumar | Poraali |
| 2010 | Vidharth | Mynaa |
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Best Actress
The Best Actress has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Actor ...
| Year | Actor | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sai Pallavi | Gargi |
| 2019 | Sri Priyanka | Miga Miga Avasaram |
| 2018 | Trisha | 96 |
| 2017 | Aditi Balan | Aruvi |
| 2016 | Varalaxmi Sarathkumar | Tharai Thappattai |
| 2015 | Aishwarya Rajesh | Kaaka Muttai |
| 2014 | Vedhicka | Kaaviya Thalaivan |
| 2013 | Pooja | Vidiyum Munn |
| 2012 | Lakshmi Menon | Kumki |
| 2011 | Richa Gangopadhyay | Mayakkam Enna |
| 2010 | Anjali | Angadi Theru |
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Best Comedian
The K.S.Balachandran Award/Best Comedian has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Artist ...
| Year | Artist | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Munishkanth | Maanagaram |
| 2017 | Yogi Babu | Aandavan Kattalai |
| 2016 | Karunakaran | Indru Netru Naalai |
| 2015 | Vivek | Naan Thaan Bala |
| 2014 | Soori | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam |
| 2013 | Santhanam | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi |
| 2012 | Ganja Karuppu Soori |
Poraali |
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Best Villain
The Best Villain has been awarded since 2012.
More information Year, Actor ...
| Year | Actor | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Arav | Kalagath Thalaivan[5] |
| 2020 | Arjun Das | Kaithi |
| 2018 | Saravanan | Raatchasan |
| 2017 | R. K. Suresh | Tharai Thappattai |
| 2016 | Arun Vijay | Yennai Arindhaal |
| 2013 | Thambi Ramaiah | Saattai |
| 2012 | Sampath Raj | Aaranya Kaandam |
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Best Supporting Actor
The Best Supporting Actor has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Actor ...
| Year | Actor | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Phathmen | Venthu Thanindhathu Kaadu |
| 2020 | Arjun Sarja | Hero |
| 2019 | Mayilsamy | Annanukku Jai |
| 2018 | Vela Ramamoorthy | Thondan & Vanamagan |
| 2017 | Samuthirakani | Appa & Visaranai |
| 2016 | Ramesh Thilak | Kaaka Muttai & Orange Mittai |
| 2015 | Nassar | Kaaviya Thalaivan |
| 2014 | ||
| 2013 | Joe Malloori | Kumki |
| 2012 | Appukutty | Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai |
| 2011 | Thambi Ramaiah | Mynaa |
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Best Supporting Actress
The Best Supporting Actress has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Actress ...
| Year | Actress | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kovai Sarala | Sembi |
| 2020 | Aishwarya Rajesh | Namma Veettu Pillai |
| 2017 | Pooja Devariya | Kuttrame Thandanai |
| 2016 | Leela Samson | O Kadhal Kanmani |
| 2015 | Kuyili | Kaaviya Thalaivan |
| 2014 | ||
| 2013 | Saranya | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi |
| 2012 | Devadarshini | Mahaan Kanakku |
| 2011 | Saranya | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru |
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Best Character Actor
The Best Character Actor has been awarded since 2015.
Best Newcomer Actor
The Best Newcomer Actor has been awarded since 2013.
More information Year, Actor ...
| Year | Actor | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pradeep Ranganathan | Love Today |
| 2013 | Vijay Antony Udhayanidhi Stalin |
Naan Oru Kal Oru Kannadi |
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Best Newcomer Actress
The Best Newcomer Actress has been awarded since 2013.
Best Newcomer
The Best Newcomer was awarded in 2011 and 2012, before separate categories were introduced for Actor and Actress.
More information Year, Actress ...
| Year | Actress | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Neenika | Uchithanai Muharnthaal |
| 2011 | Harish Uthaman | Tha |
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Best Director
The Best Director has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Director ...
| Year | Director | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mani Ratnam | Ponniyin Selvan: I |
| 2020 | Vetrimaran | Asuran |
| 2019 | Lenin Bharathi | Merku Thodarchi Malai |
| 2019 | Duraimurugan V (debut) | Theechudar |
| 2018 | Gobi Nainar | Aramm |
| 2017 | Vetrimaaran | Visaranai |
| 2016 | Mohan Raja | Thani Oruvan |
| 2015 | Vasanthabalan | Kaaviya Thalaivan |
| 2014 | Bala | Paradesi |
| 2013 | Prabhu Solomon | Kumki |
| 2012 | A. Sarkunam | Vaagai Sooda Vaa |
| 2011 | Radha Mohan | Payanam |
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Best Producer
The Best Producer has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Studio ...
| Year | Studio | Film(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R.Parthiban | Iravin Nizhal | [6] |
| 2020 | P. L. Thenappan | Peranbu | |
| 2017 | Vijay Kumar | Uriyadi | |
| 2016 | JSK Film Corporation | Kuttram Kadithal | |
| 2015 | Camphor Cinema | Ramanujan | |
| 2014 | |||
| 2013 | Thirupathi Brothers | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 / Kumki | |
| 2012 | Escape Artists Motion Pictures | Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai | |
| 2011 | Sun Pictures | Enthiran |
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Best Cinematographer
The Best Cinematographer has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Cinematographer ...
| Year | Cinematographer | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Yamini Yagnamurthy | Saani Kayidham |
| 2020 | Kishore Kumar | Gundu |
| 2019 | Theni Eswar | Merku Thodarchi Malai (western ghats) |
| 2017 | S. R. Kathir | Kidaari |
| 2016 | P. C. Sriram | I & O Kadhal Kanmani |
| 2015 | Vetrivel Mahendran | Kayal |
| 2014 | Chezhiyan | Paradesi |
| 2013 | M. Sukumar | Kumki |
| 2012 | Richard M. Nathan | Ko |
| 2011 | M. Sukumar | Mynaa |
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Best Editor
The Best Editor has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Editor ...
| Year | Editor | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Philomin Raj | Vikram |
| 2020 | Philomin Raj | Kaithi |
| 2017 | Sreejith Sarang | Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru |
| 2016 | Kishore T. E. | Kaaka Muttai |
| 2015 | Vivek Harshan | Jigarthanda |
| 2014 | ||
| 2013 | Govindaraj | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom |
| 2012 | Kola Bhaskar | Mayakkam Enna |
| 2011 | Anthony | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa |
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Best Screenplay
The Best Screenplay has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Writer ...
| Year | Writer | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Lokesh Kanagaraj | Vikram |
| 2020 | Magizh Thirumeni | Thadam |
| 2019 | Nelson Dilipkumar | Kolamavu Kokila |
| 2017 | Karthick Naren | Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru |
| 2016 | Gautham Vasudev Menon | Yennai Arindhaal |
| 2013 | Karthik Subbaraj | Pizza |
| 2012 | Suseenthiran | Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai |
| 2011 | Seenu Ramasamy | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru |
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Best Story Writer
The Best Story Writer has been awarded since 2012.
More information Year, Writer ...
| Year | Writer | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Balaji Tharaneetharan | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom |
| 2012 | Pugazhendi Thangaraj | Uchithanai Muharnthaal |
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Best Choreographer
The Best Choreographer has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Choreographer ...
| Year | Choreographer | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jani Master | "Arabic Kuthu" | Beast |
| 2022 | Gayathri Raguram | "Kunnum Kunnum Pesa Pesa" | Thalaivii [7] |
| 2020 | Shobi Paulraj | "Verithanam" | Bigil |
| 2013 | Shobi Paulraj | "Irukkana" | Nanban |
| 2012 | Bobby Antony | "Sara Sara Saara Kathu" | Vaagai Sooda Vaa |
| 2011 | Dinesh | "Otha Sollala" | Aadukalam |
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Best Stunt Choreographer
The Best Stunt Choreographer has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Choreographer ...
| Year | Choreographer | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Anbariv | Vikram |
| 2020 | Peter Hein | Asuran |
| 2012 | Peter Hein Ganesh Babu |
Ko Mahaan Kanakku |
| 2011 | Action Prakash | Yuddham Sei |
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Best Art Director
The Best Art Director has been awarded since 2012.
Best Costume Designer
The Best Costume Designer has been awarded since 2012.
Best Make-Up Artiste
The Best Make-Up Artiste has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Designer ...
| Year | Designer | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | K. P. Sasikumar | Vaagai Sooda Vaa |
| 2011 | Banu | Enthiran |
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Best Visual Effects
The Best Visual Effects has been awarded since 2011.
Best Dubbing Artiste
The Best Dubbing Artiste has been awarded since 2012.
More information Year, Artist ...
| Year | Artist | Film | Dubbed for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Deepa Venkat | Mayakkam Enna |
Richa Gangophydhay |
| 2019 | Chinmayi Sripata | 96 | Trisha Krishnan |
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Best Music Director
The Best Music Director has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Artist ...
| Year | Artist | Film | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A. R. Rahman | Ponniyin Selvan: I & Iravin Nizhal | [8] |
| 2017 | Sean Roldan | Joker | |
| 2016 | M. Ghibran | Uttama Villain | |
| 2015 | Santhosh Narayanan | Cuckoo & Jigarthanda | |
| 2014 | A. R. Rahman | Kadal and Maryan | |
| 2013 | D. Imman | Kumki | |
| 2012 | Ilaiyaraaja | Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai | |
| 2011 | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Madrasapattinam | |
| G. V. Prakash Kumar | "Pookal Pookum for Best song of the year" for Madrasapattinam |
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Best Male Playback Singer
The Best Male Playback Singer has been awarded since 2012.
More information Year, Artist ...
| Year | Artist | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Danush | "Megham Karukatha" | Thiruchitrambalam |
| 2017 | Pradeep Kumar | "Maya Nadhi" | Kabali |
| 2016 | Benny Dayal | "Unnakenna Venum Sollu" | Yennai Arindhaal |
| 2015 | Haricharan | "Sandi Kuthirai" | Kaaviya Thalaivan |
| 2014 | Sriram Parthasarathy | "Aanandha Yaazhai" | Thanga Meengal |
| 2013 | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | "Vaangam Panathukkum" | Dhoni |
| 2012 | C. Sathya | "Maasama" | Engeyum Eppodhum |
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Best Female Playback Singer
The Best Female Playback Singer has been awarded since 2012.
More information Year, Artist ...
| Year | Artist | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Madhushree Bhattacharya | "Mallipoo Vatchu" | Venthu Thanindhathu Kaadu |
| 2019 | Chinmayi | "Kaathalae Kaathalae" | 96 |
| 2018 | Shreya Ghoshal | "Neethanae" | Mersal |
| 2017 | Nandini Srikar | "Kannamma Kannamma" | Rekka |
| 2016 | Lalitha Vijayakumar | "Vaadi Raasathi" | 36 Vayadhinile |
| 2015 | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi | "Pudhiya Ulagai" | Yennamo Yedho |
| 2014 | Shakthisree Gopalan | "Nenjukulle" "Enga Pona Raasa" |
Kadal Maryan |
| 2013 | Magizhini Manimaaran | "Soi Soi" | Kumki |
| 2012 | Chinmayi | "Sara Sara" | Vaagai Sooda Vaa |
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Best Lyricist
The Best Lyricist has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Poet ...
| Year | Poet | Song | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ilango Krishnan | "'Ponni Nathi Parkanume" | Ponniyin Selvan: I |
| 2017 | Uma Devi | Kabali | |
| 2016 | Madhan Karky | I & Baahubali | |
| 2015 | Yugabharathi | Cuckoo | |
| 2014 | Na. Muthukumar | "Aanandha Yaazhai" | Thanga Meengal |
| 2013 | Na. Muthukumar | "Vilayatta Padagoti " | Dhoni |
| 2012 | Kasi Anandhan | Uchithanai Muharnthaal | |
| 2011 | Na. Muthukumar | "Pookal Pookum" | Madrasapattinam |
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Special Jury Award
The Special Jury Award has been awarded since 2012.
More information Year, Winner ...
| Year | Winner | Artist | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Actor | R.Madhavan | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect |
| 2022 | Actor | Arvind Swamy | Thalaivii [7] |
| 2019 | Actress | Keerthy Suresh | Nadigaiyar Thilagam |
| 2015 | Actor | Vincent | Kayal |
| 2013 | Film | Eelan Elango | Iniyavale Kathiruppen |
| 2012 | Actor | Vishal Krishna | Avan Ivan |
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Kalaichchigaram Award
The Kalaichchigaram Award has been awarded since 2011.
| 2023 | Rajkiran [Actor – Director – Producer] |
| 2020 | Suriya |
| 2019 | Vivek |
| 2018 | Charlie |
| 2017 | Prabhu |
| 2016 | Prakash Raj |
| 2015 | Sivakumar |
| 2013 | Sarathkumar |
| 2012 | Sathyaraj |
| 2011 | Cheran |
Balu Mahendra Award
The Balu Mahendra Award has been awarded since 2015.
More information Year, Artist ...
| Year | Artist | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Seenu Ramasamy | Maamanithan |
| 2017 | S. J. Surya | Iraivi |
| 2016 | Vijay Sethupathi | Orange Mittai |
| 2015 | R. Parthiepan | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam |
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K. S. Balachandran Award
The K.S.Balachandran Award/Best Comedian has been awarded since 2011.
More information Year, Artist ...
| Year | Artist | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jayaram | Ponniyin Selvan: I |
| 2017 | Yogi Babu | Aandavan Kattalai |
| 2016 | Karunakaran | Indru Netru Naalai |
| 2015 | Vivek | Naan Thaan Bala |
| 2014 | Soori | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam |
| 2013 | Santhanam | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi |
| 2012 | Ganja Karuppu Soori |
Poraali |
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Lifetime achievement award
The Special Jury Award has been awarded since 2012.
More information Year, Artist ...
| Year | Artist |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Radhika Sarathkumar |
| 2019 | Mahendran |
| 2018 | Bharathiraja |
| 2017 | T. Rajendar |
| 2016 | Kamal Haasan |
| 2015 | K. Balachander |
| 2014 | Manorama |
| 2013 | Manivannan |
| 2012 | A. Ragunathan |
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