With Pokkiri breaking all records and Azhagiya Tamil Magan opening big in neighboring state Kerala, Tamil film industry is enjoying a successful run in the state and Tamil artistes are being recognised by their film industry. A recent example to this is the announcement of the Mathrubhumi film awards being organised by the Mathrubhumi newspaper which is a very popular newspaper in and around Kerala.

Ilayathalapathy Vijay has been awarded the Best Actor for his superlative performance in Pokkiri, Prabudeva was also awarded the Best Director for his direction in Pokkiri, Nayanthara was awarded the Best Actress for her performance in the movie 'E'. Actor Vijay received the award from Malayalam superstar Mohanlal who was among the high profile celebrities gathered for the award function.

Vijay has been accquiring a big fan following in Kerala, and this announcement of the Best Actor award for him by a popular Kerala newspaper should increase his stakes among the Keralite audience. VFN wishes him all success for his upcoming films and we hope that he goes on to achieve much more in the coming years.