The State government has announced its awards for best films and film personalities for the year 2005 and 2006. Check out what the awardees had to say about being selected for the coveted award.

Vijay (Best Actor – special Prize Thirupachi): “I am thrilled to win the recognition of the State government. I dedicate this award to my fans, the cast and crew of Thirupachi, who motivated me and encouraged me to achieve it”.

Jyothika (Best Actress Chandramukhi): “I thank my director P Vasu and 'Super star' Rajnikanth for their support to help me pull off a good performance. At a time when I have given birth to my baby (Diya), the award has come at the right time”.

Prabhu (Best Film – Chandramukhi): “Rajnikanth and P Vasu deserve credit for mega hit of Chandramukhi. Every person in the unit toiled hard to get the basics right in the movie. I thank Chief Minister M Karunanidhi for honouring Chandramukhi with such an award”.

Suriya (Best Actor Ghajini): “It was a tough and challenging role. But thanks to the guidance of my director A R Murugadoss it shaped out well. The award has come as a tonic for me. I hope to repeat the feat in coming years”.

Priyamani (Best Actress – Paruthiveeran): “It is a joy to be selected for such rare honour. Director Ameer deserves all credit for helping me clinch this award”.