Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2024, recognising excellence in Tamil cinema, announced

Ananda Vikatan has announced the upcoming edition of the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2024, one of the most awaited events in Tamil cinema. Scheduled for June 13, 2025, in Chennai, the celebration promises to honour the finest voices and visionaries who have shaped the cinematic landscape over the past year. These awards go beyond box office numbers to celebrate true artistic merit, grassroots talent, and genre-defining performances.

The upcoming edition will carry forward Vikatan’s legacy of spotlighting not just stars, but also the silent champions behind the scenes. From newcomers to legends, music composers to production designers, every contributor gets their due. Notably, the New Director category stands out—with all nominees invited on stage and applauded, not just the winner. Because at Vikatan, every cinematic voice matters. “This is not just an event—it’s an emotion we share with every film lover. Ananda Vikatan has stood by Tamil cinema for nearly a century. This year's awards reflect that continued trust, honouring not only excellence but also the spirit of evolution in our industry. We’re glad to have partners who believe in this vision and join us in celebrating the many voices that make up Tamil cinema—on screen and off it,” said the organisers.

This Year’s Honourees Include:

S.S. Vasan Award: S.P. Muthuraman

Best Film: ‘Kottukkaali’ – Sivakarthikeyan Productions

Best Director: Mari Selvaraj (‘Vaazhai’)

Best Actor: Vijay Sethupathi (‘Viduthalai Part 2’ & ‘Maharaja’)

Best Actress: Sai Pallavi (‘Amaran’)

Best Web Series: ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ – Directed by Vasanthabalan, Produced by Radaan Mediaworks

Best Debut Director: Tamizharasan Pachamuthu (‘Lubber Pandhu’)

Best Entertainer (Performer): Karthi (‘Meiyazhagan’)

Best Entertainer (Film): ‘Aranmanai 4’ – Directed by Sundar C

The awards span from best story and dialogue to costume design, background score, animation, and even best film crew, making Vikatan among the first to celebrate categories often overlooked.

Title Sponsor – SATHYA

Co-presented by – Casagrand

Powered by – Aachi

Co-Powered by – KIA

Associate Partners – Thangamayil Jewelry, YASKO

Food Partner – Geetham Veg

Special Partners – Chennai’s Amirta, Minister White, VELS Group, DIGSEL

Travel Partner – GT Holidays

Savings Partner – DNC Chits Pvt Ltd

Health Partner – Apollo Pharmacy

Nutrition Partner – Tamil Uzhavan Milk

Promotional and media partners including Radio City, AGS Cinemas, MUDRA OOH, Skyrams, NEXT Outdoor, and Vikatan Play continue to lend vital support to the event’s outreach.

With past awardees including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Urvashi, Vijay and Dhanush, the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards continue to be more than just an award. As the countdown begins, this year’s edition promises to once again reflect Vikatan’s enduring commitment to honouring cinematic brilliance.