Chennai: National Award winner Keerthy Suresh has added yet another prestigious honour to her illustrious career, winning the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress (2016–2022) for her performance in the 2017 Tamil action-thriller Paambu Sattai.
The long-awaited Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, announced after several years, celebrate cinematic excellence across multiple years, and Keerthy emerged as one of the most prominent winners. Her portrayal of Veni in Paambu Sattai, directed by Adam Dasan, was widely praised for its emotional depth and strength, standing out as a defining performance of the period.
Award Ceremony Details
The official award ceremony will be held on February 13 at Chennai’s iconic Kalaivanar Arangam, where the actress will receive the honour in a star-studded event expected to be attended by leading figures from the Tamil film industry.
This recognition further solidifies Keerthy Suresh’s stature as one of the most accomplished actresses of her generation.
From State Glory to National Acclaim
Keerthy’s Tamil Nadu State Film Award win adds to her already remarkable achievements, including the National Film Award for Best Actress at the 66th National Film Awards. She earned national acclaim for her transformative portrayal of legendary actress Savitri in the 2018 biopic Mahanati, a performance that remains one of the most celebrated in contemporary Indian cinema.
From Paambu Sattai to Mahanati, Keerthy has consistently demonstrated versatility across languages and genres, earning admiration from critics and audiences alike.
A Power-Packed Lineup Ahead
Keerthy Suresh’s career trajectory continues to rise with several high-profile projects in the pipeline:
- Akka with Yash Raj Films, a pan-India project generating strong buzz
- Rowdy Janardhana alongside Vijay Deverakonda
- Thottam, marking her return to Malayalam cinema opposite Antony Varghese (Pepe)
- An untitled Tamil film with Praveen S. Vijaay and Mysskin, hinting at intense storytelling
- A reported collaboration with Rajkummar Rao, which the actor is said to be producing
With state honours, national recognition, and pan-India projects, Keerthy Suresh continues to redefine success on her own terms.
