Chief Minister distributed Kalaimamani awards to artists
Chief Minister Edapadi Palanisamy distributed Kalaimamani awards in a function arranged by the Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram. The Chief Minister gave the awards to 201 recipients from 72 different art forms. Eight senior artistes were given cash awards of Rs. 25,000/- each.
The distribution of Kalaimamani awards which were not held for a gap of 8 years from 2011 to date has been awarded yesterday. Many notable actors, including Vijay Sethupathi who was awarded, did not turn up to receive the awards.
Many announcements made by the Chief Minister:
After a long wait of more than eight years, 201 recipients were awarded yesterday by the Chief Minister. After awarding the recipients, the Chief Minister made several announcements including The Kalaimamani award medal to weigh more from the existing three sovereigns to 5 sovereigns. Three special Kalaimamani awards formed in the name of former Chief Minister Jayalalitha will be given every year along with the other awards