Congratulations to Our 2026 Award Winners!
🏆 Congratulations to the Award Winners of the 7th Annual Toronto Tamil International Film Festival 2026!
We proudly celebrate the outstanding films and talented filmmakers whose exceptional artistry, creativity, and craftsmanship have made a remarkable impact on the world of cinema.
The Toronto Tamil International Film Festival family and esteemed jury extend their heartfelt congratulations to all our award winners for their inspiring achievements and meaningful contributions to the art of filmmaking and storytelling. Your passion, dedication, and cinematic excellence continue to inspire audiences worldwide!
Jury Award
Best Feature Film: Ace (Director: Arumuga Kumar Palanikumar)
Best Feature Film Promoting Social Values: Thiru.Manickam (Director: Nanda Periyasamy)
Best Feature Documentary Film: Golden Moments (Director: Mallika Sothinathan)
Best Feature Documentary Film: Via Dolorosa (Director: Amira Hanania)
Best Short Film: Rowthiram Pazhagu (Director: Arun Mohan)
Best Short Film: The Taste of Homecoming (Director: David Li)
Best Long Short Film: twofold (Director: Pranav T V)
Best Long Short Film: Tainted Silence (Director: Viyasan Thiruvananthaselvan, Kalailojan Kalaichelvan)
Best International Short Film: Neelothi (Director: Dinesh Jeganathan)
Best Web/TV Series: Twice Upon a Time – Season 1 (Director: Doug MacDougall)
Best Web/TV Series: Death By Burger (Director: Annie Bio, Terry Mills)
Special Jury Award: Outstanding Performance
Best Feature Film Director: Someetharan Sritharan (Movie: Neelira)
Best Feature Film Director: Juana Jiménez del Toro (Movie: Caracas Avenue)
Best Feature Film Director: Arangkannal Raj (Movie: Belang The Silent Tigers)
Best Feature Film Director: Mathirran Gunalingam (Movie: Soulmate)
Emerging Director: Saravanapavan Gowripalan (Movie: Nethravin Velikal)
Best Short Film Director: Manu Suthan (Movie: Maya)
Best Short Film Director: Srinivas Kasturi (Movie: Story Narrated by Anuhya)
Best Actor: Thaya Arudchelvan (Movie: MadMan)
Best Actress: Mamatha Ramakrishna (Movie: Story Narrated by Anuhya)
Best First Time Feature Film Director: Viyasan Thiruvananthaselvan, Kalailojan Kalaichelvan (Movie: Tainted Silence)
Best First Time Short Film Director: Abiram Kalaventhan (Movie: En Vaeli Thani Vaeli)
Best First Time Short Film Director: Murugan Chinnathmabi (Movie: Unfallen raindrops)
Best Actor: K.S.G. Venkatesh (Movie: Ayudham Pazhagu)
Best Actor: Danesraj Kandasamy (Movie: Acacia)
Best Actor: Ethan Gu (Movie: Love at Last)
Best Actress: Melanie Zhao (Movie: Love at Last)
-Honorable Mention
Best Feature Film: Aruvi Nirangal (Director: M Mikal)
Best Feature Documentary Film: Thayakam (Director: Amita Arudpragasam)
Best Short Film: Tshangyang (Director: Jigme TG)
Best Short Film: The Waiting Room (Director: Abdullah Ghori, Daksh Arora)
Best Short Film: Verulee (Director: Tharushanth Thayaskumar)
Best Short Film: Midnight Murungai (Director: Ramiya Pushparajah)
Best Short Film: Ditto (Director: Suresh G)
Best Short Film Director: Januthan Logathas (Movie: A Love That Waits)
Best Short Film Director: Geo (Movie: Cynide Kanavugal)
Awards for Album song
Best Music Video/Album: Mic Drop Magic (Director: Arnav Naraharisetti, Ashish Prudhvi)
Best Music Video/Album: Nee Kosam (Director: Arnav Naraharisetti, Ashish Prudhvi)
Awards For Script
Best Feature Script: Marylou DiPietro (Script: Rose)
Canadian Tamil Films
Debut Feature Film Director: Mukunthan Thankavel (Movie: MadMan)
Debut Feature Film Producer: Yuktha Production (Movie: Acacia)
Best Debut Actor: Kajan Kandasamy (Movie: Acacia)
Best Social Media Tiny Film: The Naughty List (Director: Ranee)
