Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards Explained

Norway Tamil Film Festival
Awarded For:Best in film
Country:Oslo, Norway
Year:Tamil (2010)

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.

Film awards

Best Film

The Best Film has been awarded since 2010.

YearFilmProducerRef.
2023Ponniyin Selvan : iLyca & Madras Talkies[1]
2020AsuranKalaippuli S. Thanu
2019Pariyerum PerumalPa. Ranjith
2018ArammKotapadi J Rajesh
2017JokerDream Warrior Pictures[2]
2016Kaaka MuttaiGrassroot Film Company & Wunderbar Films
2015CuckooFox Star Studios & The Next Big Film Productions
2014ParadesiB Studios
2013Vazhakku Enn 18/9Thirupathi Brothers
2012Vaagai Sooda VaaVillage Theatres
2011MynaaShalom Studios
2010NandhalalaAyngaran International

The Most Popular Film

The Most Popular Film was first awarded in 2010, before being re-launched in 2013.

YearFilmProducer
2014Raja RaniFox Star Studios
AR Murugadoss Productions
2013SundarapandianCompany Productions
2012
2011
2010SubramaniyapuramCompany Productions

The Most Appreciated Film

The Most Appreciated Film was first awarded in 2010, before being re-launched in 2013.

YearFilmProducer
2014HaridasV. Ramdoss
2013DhoniPrakash Raj
2012
2011
2010PeraanmaiAyngaran International

Midnight Sun Award

The Midnight Sun Award has been awarded since 2010.

YearFilmProducer
2014Paranoid PatientDhadol Productions
2013KumkiThirupathi Brothers
2012Uchithanai MuharnthaalGlobal Media
2011PayanamDuet Movies
20101999Khatpanlaya Productions

Best Social Awareness Award

The Best Social Awareness Award has been awarded since 2012.

YearFilmDirector
2023VisithiranM. Padmakumar
2020Nerkonda ParvaiH. Vinoth
2017Ammani Lakshmy Ramakrishnan
2016Azhagu Kutti Chellam Charles
2015Sigaram Thodu Gaurav Narayanan
2014
2013SaattaiM. Anbazhagan
2012Narthagi
Paalai
Varnam
Vengayam
Vijayapadma
Senthamizhan
SM Raju
S. Rajkumar

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Category Film NameAwardeeProfile
Best Short FilmBilboquetSurendran T. BalasubramaniamDirector
Best DirectorDon't Look BackNavi AnanthDirector
Best Actor-FemaleDon't Look BackRaji NesarajahActor
Best Actor- MaleIrumal ThaththaNivas AdithanActor
Best StoryChildhood DiariesShree KarthickDirector & Screenwriter
Best Child ArtistChildhood DiariesJayaditya KangActor
Best CinematographerPozhuthu PularnthathuShan Manickam- Suria BoopathyCinematographer
Best DocumentaryLadies and Gentle WomenMaalini JeevaratnamDirector
Special Jury AwardVizhigalS.V. Jeyarajah Actor
Best Animation Kolam ReversalSue ReesDirector

Acting Awards

Best Actor

The Best Actor has been awarded since 2011.

YearActorFilm
2023Karthi & Sardar
2019KarthiKaithi[3]
2018Vijay Sethupathi96
2017R.MadhavanVikram Vedha
2016Vijay SethupathiDharma Durai
2015VikramI
2014Siddharth[4] Jigarthanda & Kaaviya Thalaivan
2013AdharvaaParadesi
2012Vijay SethupathiNaduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
2011M. SasikumarPoraali
2010VidharthMynaa

Best Actress

The Best Actress has been awarded since 2011.

YearActorFilm
2023Sai PallaviGargi
2019Sri PriyankaMiga Miga Avasaram
2018Trisha96
2017Aditi BalanAruvi
2016Varalaxmi SarathkumarTharai Thappattai
2015Aishwarya RajeshKaaka Muttai
2014VedhickaKaaviya Thalaivan
2013PoojaVidiyum Munn
2012Lakshmi MenonKumki
2011Richa GangopadhyayMayakkam Enna
2010AnjaliAngadi Theru

Best Comedian

The K.S.Balachandran Award/Best Comedian has been awarded since 2011.

YearArtistFilm
2018Maanagaram
2017Aandavan Kattalai
2016Indru Netru Naalai
2015Naan Thaan Bala
2014SooriVaruthapadatha Valibar Sangam
2013SanthanamOru Kal Oru Kannadi
2012Ganja Karuppu
Soori
Poraali

Best Villain

The Best Villain has been awarded since 2012.

YearActorFilm
2023AravKalagath Thalaivan[5]
2020Arjun DasKaithi
2018SaravananRaatchasan
2017R. K. SureshTharai Thappattai
2016Arun VijayYennai Arindhaal
2013Thambi RamaiahSaattai
2012Sampath RajAaranya Kaandam

Best Supporting Actor

The Best Supporting Actor has been awarded since 2011.

YearActorFilm
2023Phathmen Venthu Thanindhathu Kaadu
2020Arjun SarjaHero
2019MayilsamyAnnanukku Jai
2018Vela RamamoorthyThondan & Vanamagan
2017SamuthirakaniAppa & Visaranai
2016Ramesh ThilakKaaka Muttai & Orange Mittai
2015NassarKaaviya Thalaivan
2014
2013Joe MallooriKumki
2012AppukuttyAzhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
2011Thambi RamaiahMynaa

Best Supporting Actress

The Best Supporting Actress has been awarded since 2011.

YearActressFilm
2023Kovai SaralaSembi
2020Aishwarya RajeshNamma Veettu Pillai
2017Pooja DevariyaKuttrame Thandanai
2016Leela SamsonO Kadhal Kanmani
2015KuyiliKaaviya Thalaivan
2014
2013SaranyaOru Kal Oru Kannadi
2012DevadarshiniMahaan Kanakku
2011SaranyaThenmerku Paruvakaatru

Best Character Actor

The Best Character Actor has been awarded since 2015.

Best Newcomer Actor

The Best Newcomer Actor has been awarded since 2013.

YearActorFilm
2023Pradeep RanganathanLove Today
2013Vijay Antony
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Naan
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi

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.

YearActressFilm
2012NeenikaUchithanai Muharnthaal
2011Harish UthamanTha

Technical Awards

Best Director

The Best Director has been awarded since 2011.

YearDirectorFilm
2023Mani Ratnam
2020VetrimaranAsuran
2019Lenin BharathiMerku Thodarchi Malai
2019Duraimurugan V (debut)Theechudar
2018Gobi NainarAramm
2017VetrimaaranVisaranai
2016Mohan RajaThani Oruvan
2015VasanthabalanKaaviya Thalaivan
2014BalaParadesi
2013Prabhu SolomonKumki
2012A. SarkunamVaagai Sooda Vaa
2011Radha MohanPayanam

Best Producer

The Best Producer has been awarded since 2011.

YearStudioFilm(s)Ref.
2023R.ParthibanIravin Nizhal[6]
2020P. L. ThenappanPeranbu
2017Vijay KumarUriyadi
2016JSK Film CorporationKuttram Kadithal
2015Camphor CinemaRamanujan
2014
2013Thirupathi BrothersVazhakku Enn 18/9 / Kumki
2012Escape Artists Motion PicturesAzhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
2011Sun PicturesEnthiran

Best Cinematographer

The Best Cinematographer has been awarded since 2011.

YearCinematographerFilm
2023Yamini YagnamurthySaani Kayidham
2020Kishore KumarGundu
2019Theni EswarMerku Thodarchi Malai (western ghats)
2017S. R. KathirKidaari
2016P. C. SriramI & O Kadhal Kanmani
2015Vetrivel MahendranKayal
2014ChezhiyanParadesi
2013M. SukumarKumki
2012Richard M. NathanKo
2011M. SukumarMynaa

Best Editor

The Best Editor has been awarded since 2011.

YearEditorFilm
2023Philomin RajVikram
2020Philomin RajKaithi
2017Sreejith SarangDhuruvangal Pathinaaru
2016Kishore T. E.Kaaka Muttai
2015Vivek HarshanJigarthanda
2014
2013GovindarajNaduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
2012Kola BhaskarMayakkam Enna
2011AnthonyVinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Best Screenplay

The Best Screenplay has been awarded since 2011.

YearWriterFilm
2023Vikram
2020Magizh ThirumeniThadam
2019Nelson DilipkumarKolamavu Kokila
2017Karthick NarenDhuruvangal Pathinaaru
2016Gautham Vasudev MenonYennai Arindhaal
2013Karthik SubbarajPizza
2012SuseenthiranAzhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
2011Seenu RamasamyThenmerku Paruvakaatru

Best Story Writer

The Best Story Writer has been awarded since 2012.

YearWriterFilm
2013Balaji TharaneetharanNaduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
2012Pugazhendi ThangarajUchithanai Muharnthaal

Best Choreographer

The Best Choreographer has been awarded since 2011.

YearChoreographerSongFilm
2023Jani Master"Arabic Kuthu"Beast
2022Gayathri Raguram"Kunnum Kunnum Pesa Pesa"Thalaivii
2020Shobi Paulraj"Verithanam"Bigil
2013Shobi Paulraj"Irukkana"Nanban
2012Bobby Antony"Sara Sara Saara Kathu"Vaagai Sooda Vaa
2011Dinesh"Otha Sollala"Aadukalam

Best Stunt Choreographer

The Best Stunt Choreographer has been awarded since 2011.

YearChoreographerFilm
2023Vikram
2020Peter HeinAsuran
2012Peter Hein
Ganesh Babu
Ko
Mahaan Kanakku
2011Action PrakashYuddham Sei

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.

YearDesignerFilm
2012K. P. SasikumarVaagai Sooda Vaa
2011BanuEnthiran

Best Visual Effects

The Best Visual Effects has been awarded since 2011.

Best Dubbing Artiste

The Best Dubbing Artiste has been awarded since 2012.

YearArtistFilmDubbed for
2012Deepa VenkatMayakkam EnnaRicha Gangophydhay
2019Chinmayi Sripata96Trisha Krishnan

Music Awards

Best Music Director

The Best Music Director has been awarded since 2011.

YearArtistFilmRef
2023A. R. Rahman & Iravin Nizhal[7]
2017Sean RoldanJoker
2016M. GhibranUttama Villain
2015Santhosh NarayananCuckoo & Jigarthanda
2014A. R. RahmanKadal and Maryan
2013D. ImmanKumki
2012IlaiyaraajaAzhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
2011G. V. Prakash KumarMadrasapattinam
G. V. Prakash Kumar"Pookal Pookum for Best song of the year" for Madrasapattinam

Best Male Playback Singer

The Best Male Playback Singer has been awarded since 2012.

YearArtistSongFilm
2023"Megham Karukatha"Thiruchitrambalam
2017Pradeep Kumar"Maya Nadhi"Kabali
2016Benny Dayal"Unnakenna Venum Sollu"Yennai Arindhaal
2015Haricharan"Sandi Kuthirai"Kaaviya Thalaivan
2014Sriram Parthasarathy"Aanandha Yaazhai"Thanga Meengal
2013S. P. Balasubrahmanyam"Vaangam Panathukkum"Dhoni
2012C. Sathya"Maasama"Engeyum Eppodhum

Best Female Playback Singer

The Best Female Playback Singer has been awarded since 2012.

YearArtistSongFilm
2023Madhushree Bhattacharya"Mallipoo Vatchu"Venthu Thanindhathu Kaadu
2019Chinmayi"Kaathalae Kaathalae"96
2018Shreya Ghoshal"Neethanae"Mersal
2017Nandini Srikar"Kannamma Kannamma"Rekka
2016Lalitha Vijayakumar"Vaadi Raasathi"36 Vayadhinile
2015Vaikom Vijayalakshmi"Pudhiya Ulagai"Yennamo Yedho
2014Shakthisree Gopalan"Nenjukulle"
"Enga Pona Raasa"
Kadal
Maryan
2013Magizhini Manimaaran"Soi Soi"Kumki
2012Chinmayi"Sara Sara"Vaagai Sooda Vaa

Best Lyricist

The Best Lyricist has been awarded since 2011.

YearPoetSongFilm
2023Ilango Krishnan"'Ponni Nathi Parkanume"
2017Uma DeviKabali
2016Madhan KarkyI & Baahubali
2015YugabharathiCuckoo
2014Na. Muthukumar"Aanandha Yaazhai"Thanga Meengal
2013Na. Muthukumar"Vilayatta Padagoti "Dhoni
2012Kasi AnandhanUchithanai Muharnthaal
2011Na. Muthukumar"Pookal Pookum"Madrasapattinam

Special awards

Special Jury Award

The Special Jury Award has been awarded since 2012.

YearWinnerArtistFilm
2023ActorR.Madhavan
2022ActorArvind SwamyThalaivii [8]
2019ActressKeerthy SureshNadigaiyar Thilagam
2015ActorVincentKayal
2013FilmEelan ElangoIniyavale Kathiruppen
2012ActorVishal KrishnaAvan Ivan

Kalaichchigaram Award

The Kalaichchigaram Award has been awarded since 2011.

2023Rajkiran [Actor – Director – Producer]
2020Suriya
2019Vivek
2018Charlie
2017Prabhu
2016Prakash Raj
2015Sivakumar
2013Sarathkumar
2012Sathyaraj
2011Cheran

Balu Mahendra Award

The Balu Mahendra Award has been awarded since 2015.

YearArtistFilm
2023Seenu RamasamyMaamanithan
2017Iraivi
2016Orange Mittai
2015Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam

K. S. Balachandran Award

The K.S.Balachandran Award/Best Comedian has been awarded since 2011.

YearArtistFilm
2023Jayaram
2017Aandavan Kattalai
2016Indru Netru Naalai
2015Naan Thaan Bala
2014SooriVaruthapadatha Valibar Sangam
2013SanthanamOru Kal Oru Kannadi
2012Ganja Karuppu
Soori
Poraali

Lifetime achievement award

The Special Jury Award has been awarded since 2012.

YearArtist
2023Radhika Sarathkumar
2019Mahendran
2018Bharathiraja
2017T. Rajendar
2016Kamal Haasan
2015K. Balachander
2014Manorama
2013Manivannan
2012A. Ragunathan

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