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This is a Tamil language released in India during 2006. [1] [2]
The following films also released in 2006, though the release date remains unknown. [38]
Title | Director | Cast | Studio | Ref |
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Aattam | V. K. Iyanar | Sharuk, Saritha Dass, Sabitha Anand | Kandha Lakshmi Creations | |
December 26 | R. Manivasakan | Nikil, Payal | Lucky Movie Media | |
Enga Veettu Ponu | L. Ragunath | Saravana Kumar, Balaji Kanna, Rubiga | Vaishali Cini Combines | |
Jayanth | Karthik Kumar | Livingston, Preethi Varma | Anis Creations | |
Kadhalum Katrumara | Suriya Selvan | Udhaya, Vihasini, Livingston | Shree Draupadhi Amman Films | |
Laya | V. Rishiraj | V. Rishiraj, Ganesh, Karishma, Bharathi | Roshan Film International | |
Manasukkulea | Sriguru | Abhay, Akshaya Rao, Senthil | Ajmir Film Combines | |
Category/Organization | Filmfare Awards South 4 August 2007 [39] | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 6 September 2007 [40] |
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Best Film | Veyil | Veyil |
Best Director | Vasanthabalan Veyil | Thirumurugan Em Magan |
Best Actor | Ajith Kumar Varalaru | Kamal Haasan • Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Bharath Srinivasan Em Magan |
Best Actress | Bhavana Veyyil | Trisha Aathi Gopika Em Magan (2006) |
Best Music Director | A. R. Rahman Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Yuvan Shankar Raja Pattiyal |
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