Confusions over Kalaimamani list

By Naveen On Feb 19, 2021

Hours after the list of Kalaimamani awards for 2019-2020 were reportedly announced, sources from the State government have clarified that this was only a partial list and the full list will be released today evening only.

The list that was leaked today morning mentioned 42 recipients of the award. These awards are given by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram (literature, music and theatre) for excellence in the field of art and literature.

The list that was released included film personalities Sivakarthikeyan, Ramarajan, Yogi Babu, Aishwarya Rajesh, Sangeetha, Gautham Vasudev Menon and D Imman among others.
Veteran actresses Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki besides legendary singer Jamuna Rani also made it to the list.

Playback singers Sujatha, Ananthu are also chosen. Many small screen artistes including Devadarshini, Santhi Williams, Nandhakumar and Nithya were also part of the list that was released. Filmmakers Manoj Kumar, Liyakath Ali Khan, PRO Singaravelu are also selected for awards, the list stated.