Awards 2018: Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi win best actor award

The stars of Kollywood gathered in Chennai for one of the biggest award shows in south film industry, the 10th edition of Vijay Awards 2018. The grand affair was hosted by Divyadharshini and Gobinath and saw some great speeches and performances. One of the memorable moments included actor Dhanush and composer Anirudh Ravichander come together on stage to perform.

The two have worked together in multiple projects, out of which Velai Illa Pattathari’s (VIP) background score is still considered the best by fans. Vijay starrer Mersal and R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi starrer Vikram Vedha came out winning multiple awards. The Kadaikutty Singam team was also present at the ceremony to release the trailer of their upcoming film. Karthi, Sayyeshaa, Priya Bhavani Shankar, comedia Soori, director Pandiraj were present. It was also revealed that Suriya, who is bankrolling the project under 2D Entertainment will be appearing in a cameo in the film.

Here’s the complete list of winners:
Best Film : Aruvi
Favorite Movie: Mersal (Audience votes)
Best Actor Female: Nayanthara
Best Actor Male: Vijay Sethupathi for Vikram Vedha
Favourite Actor Female: Nayanthara (Audience votes)
Best Director: Pushkar Gayathri for Vikram Vedha.
Best Cinematography : Ravi Verman for Kaatru Veliyidai.
Best editor:Philomin Raj for Maanagaram.
Best Comedian: Soori for for Sangli Bungli Kathava Thorae.
Best Playback singer male: Anirudh Ravichander for Velaikkaran
Best Playback Singer female: Lakshmi for Bogan
Best BGM :Sam CS for Vikram Vedha
Best Music composer: AR Rahman for Kaatru Veliyidai
Favourite song: Alapporan Tamizhan from Mersal
Best dialogue writer : Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu - Suresh Sangaiah
Best Debut Actor Male: Vasanth Ravi for Taramani
Best Debut Actor Female: Aditi Balan for Aruvi
Best Screenplay: Pushkar-Gayathri for Vikram Vedha
Best Debut Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj for Maanagaram
Favourite Director: Atlee for Mersal
Best Supporting Actor (Female): Revathy for Pa Paandi
Best supporting actor Male: Vivek Prasanna for Meyaadha Maan
Best entertainer of the year: Dhanush
Best Dance Choreographer: Brindha for Kaatru Veliyidai
Best Actor Negative Role: SJ Suryah for Spyder
Lifetime Achievement Award: Sivakumar.