National Film Awards 2023: Suriya, Dhanush, & Simbu, Here's The Full List Of Tamil Cinema Contenders

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The stage is set for the results of 69th edition of the renowned National Film Awards conferred by the Government of India. The announcement is will be made at 5 pm at a high-profile event in Delhi on August 24.

The stakes are high as fans of Kollywood films, and the fraternity of the Tamil Film Industry are waiting with bated breaths for the announcement. Meanwhile, there are several blockbuster and thought-provoking films that the industry had produced in the year that went by, which are now competing for national level recognition. Take a look at the nominations for various categories, below.

Nominees Of Best Tamil Film Category

Of several fantastic films the Kollywood industry produced in the year that went by, these films listed below are likely to win recognition and appreciation from the Government of India as the Best Film.

Dhanush-starrer Karnan
Arya-starrer Sarpatta Parambarai
Suriya's Jai Bheem
Samuthirakani's Vinodhya Sitham

Suriya, Dhanush, and Arya Vie For Best Actor Category

The nominations for National Award Best Actor category for the 69th edition include Suriya once again for Jai Bhim. Manikandan, who played a supporting role in the movie might be winning an award for the Best Supporting Actor category. Like how Suriya's Soorarai Pottru took over the centre stage last year, his Jai Bhim could bag several laurels.

In addition, the super talented Dhanush, who put out a best show with Karnan and Arya for Sarpatta Parambarai along with Simbu are competing for the Best Actor Award.

Nominations For Best Music Directors

One of the most sought-after music composers, Anirudh Ravichander might likely win the coveted award this year under the Best Background Music. Anirudh could win for Thalapathy Vijay-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Master.

Nominations For Best Director

One among these epic filmmakers- TG Gnanvel, Mari Selvaraj, and Pa Ranjith is going to win the prestigious award for their respective films under the Best Director category.