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Recently, Cinema Express held a gala function at
Nehru Stadium, Chennai for giving its annual
awards to many film personalities. The readers
of 'Cinema Express' magazine have selected the
artistes to be honored with the awards of the
evening. Therefore, the list of award-winners
was kept as a close secret.
The lights
were flashing. It was a glowing evening. The
function started off in a fine fashion with the
dance programs in which certain leading
actresses of Tamil Cinema gave some dazzling
numbers. Swarnamalya, bubbling with her youthful
exuberance and Nazar with his studied
a acumen compared the award giving celebrations.
Ajith was adjudged as
the best actor for his performances in the films
"Vaali" and "Amarkalam". After receiving the
award, Ajith declared: "Had I known beforehand
that I would be receiving this award against two
films, well, I may have arranged for the release
of these films in two consecutive years so that
I might have received two awards for these
films. Visibly the stylish actor was in a happy
frame of mind.
Simran won the
actresses' crown for her bit in 'Vaali'. While
acknowledging the receipt of her award she gave
a piece of her mind. "I may not have this far,
but for the solid support of my parents. I want
to dedicate this award to them". 
"Vaali" won may bumper prizes. It was for that
film Vivek too won his
award. During his acceptance speech, the
comedian spoke in lighter vein, as is his wont.
"This award is really meant for my fans
who have assembled throughout this large venue.
As it would take a very long time to make a
beeline to this pulpit, I myself would receive
this award on their behalf". Small wonder his
fans echoed his enthusiasm with their
spontaneous applause. As usual, Vivek stole the
limelight during this function also. 
Vairamuthu received the
award for the best lyricist. "It gives me
immense pleasure to get awards year after your.
But when I get down from the pedestal, the hands
feel the weight of the award and the heart grows
heavy with the responsibility of sustaining the
success forever. It is not that hard to hog the
limelight. But it is very hard to remain in the
top spot. It is a tryst against various odds;"
he opined.
It was a bonanza of a
function. Dev Anand, the evergreen Hindi film
hero of yesteryears, received at his ripe age,
the award of 'The hero of the century' from the
hands of eminent director K.Balachander. Dev
Anand is a multifaceted personality. He is an
actor, producer, Director and a scriptwriter,
all rolled into one. He wants to go on and on.
He has many more dreams. He still motivates
himself. When Ajith and Raghuvaran touched his
feet seeking his blessings, he greeted both of
them from the innermost recesses of his heart.
The function bridged the gap between age and
youth. It was a great sight to see the North
shaking hands with the South! 
It all filled the minds of the discerning with
unadulterated joy. It was a colorful, gorgeous
are festival, to put it in a nutshell.
The details of awards are stated
below.
| Categories | Awardees | Films |
| Best Actor | Ajitkumar | Vaali, Amarkalam |
| Best Actress | Simran | Vaali |
| Best Picture | Sethu | |
| Best Director | Vikraman | Vaanathaipola |
| Best Music Director | Deva | Vaali |
| Best Cinematography | Rathnavelu | Sethu |
| Best Lyricist | Vairamuthu | Countless Pictures |
| Best Villain | Raghuvaran | Mudhalvan |
| Best Stunt Director | Jackuvar | Thangam |