The prestigious Ulagam Awards 2023 by Astro honours the finest local talents and productions across television, radio, digital and theater. In its second year, this star-studded awards show was held on 4 October 2023 at Auditorium Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA) and aired live on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202) and Astro GO.
Hosted by Saint TFC and Vikneswari, Ulagam Awards 2023 featured epic performances from Era Dancers, Millennium Art’s Dance Academy, Vehaara Arts Dance Studio, Jay’s Harmonizing Band, Battleground Malaysia and Roshini Balachandran making this award show one of the most unforgettable nights of the year.
Ulagam Awards 2023 consisted of three main categories: ‘Popular Awards’ with 18 sub-categories, ‘Best Awards’ with 14 sub-categories and ‘Special Awards’ with 3 sub-categories. Winners of the Ulagam Awards 2023 are as follows:
Popular Awards
1. Popular Lead Male (Telemovie/Series): Yuvaraj Krishnasamy (Vengaiyan Magan / Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal S2 / Tittam Pottu Kadathure Koottam)
2. Popular Lead Female (Telemovie/Series): Moon Nila (Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu / Tamiletchumy S2)
3. Popular Actor/Actress in a Supporting Role (Telemovie/Series): Sri Kumaran (Tamiletchumy S2)
4. Popular Actor/Actress in a Negative Role (Telemovie/Series): Shakti Maya (Pallavi Bakery)
5. Popular Comedy Performance (Telemovie/Series): Kuben (Raam Leela Lockdown / Nadunisi KL)
6. Popular Telemovie of the Year: Manameh Ketkava
7. Popular Series of the Year: Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal S2
8. Popular TV Show of the Year: Saravedi Night
9. Popular TV Host: Uthaya (Saravedi Night / Attagasa Ponggal)
10. Popular News or Current Affairs Presenter/Anchor: Mahendran Veluplay (PRU15-Malaysia Memilih /Astro Seithigal)
11. Popular OST (Original Soundtrack) of the Year (Telemovie/Series/TV Show): Unnaley (Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal S2)
12. Popular Malaysian Tamil Song of the Year (RAAGA): Chellam Milla-Thallipogathey (Vadai Production (publisher)
13. Popular Music Composer of the Year (RAAGA): Dhilip Varman (Mudhal Mudhalai)
14. Popular Announcer of the Year (RAAGA): Uthaya (Hypermalai)
15. Popular Singer of the Year (RAAGA): Amos Paul (Mudhal Mudhal)
16. Popular Malaysian Tamil Movie of the Year: Poochandi
17. Popular Digital Content Creator: Gunamax
18. Popular Digital Video Content: Wash Your Legs Before Entering House (Gunamax)
Best Awards
1. Best Script (Telemovie): Datin Sri Shaila V & Yuvaraj Krishnasamy (Manameh Ketkava)
2. Best Director (Telemovie): Yuvaraj Krishnasamy (Manameh Ketkava)
3. Best Script (Series): Rajhashuryen & Deepban M. Vignesh (Virus)
4. Best Director (Series): Ven Soma & Rubindran Nair (Astra)
5. Best Cinematography (Telemovie/Series): Daven. R (Virus)
6. Best Editing (Telemovie/Series): Lourdes Gason (Nadunisi KL - Wedding Photographer Episode)
7. Best Promo/Trailer (Telemovie/Series): M.S. Prem Nath (Veera)
8. Best Visual or Special EFX (Telemovie/Series): Manoj Kumar Ganapathi (Kalyaanam 2 Kaathal S2)
9. Best Makeup (Telemovie/Series): Ella Sandera (Kadhaanayagi)
10. Best Wardrobe (Telemovie/Series): Sheemashini Agilan (Manameh Ketkava)
11. Best Production Design (Telemovie/Series): Jay Dinesh (Virus)
12. Best Sound Design (Telemovie/Series): Jeson Gnanapnegasam (Nadunisi KL)
13. Best Director Non-Fiction (TV Show): Kumaran Ramasamy (Rap Porkalam S2)
14. Best Lyricist of the Year (RAAGA): Venu.G & Daddey Jack (Kanney Kollathey) and Yuwaji (Ittana Thavam)
Special Awards
1. Lifetime Achiever: Isaivel Isaithendral T.N Mariappan, Kalaimamani Eagavalli & Kalaimamani K.S Maniam
2. Ulagam Shining Star: Chandhine Kaur
3. Series of the Year: Tamiletchumy S2
For more information, please visit Astro Ulagam website.
