Overview
- The Tamil Nadu government unveiled recipients for the Bharathiyar, MS Subbulakshmi and Kalaimamani awards covering three years, administered by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
- Playback legend KJ Yesudas was confirmed for the MS Subbulakshmi award recognizing his contribution to music.
- For 2021, the Kalaimamani list includes SJ Suryah, Sai Pallavi, director N. Lingusamy and stunt choreographer Super Subbarayan, with additional names reported.
- Media outlets published conflicting rosters for several 2022–2023 Kalaimamani recipients, highlighting discrepancies that await an authoritative consolidated list from the awarding authority.
- The rollout also featured the Bharathiyar honours, with coverage reiterating that Kalaimamani is described as Tamil Nadu’s highest civilian recognition in the arts.