Tamil Nadu announced its State Awards 2026: the Thiruvalluvar Award 2026 to Dr. Sathiyavel Muruganar, Kamarajar Award 2025 to Idhayathulla, Mahakavi Bharathiyar Award 2025 to Nellai Jayantha, Pavendhar Bharathidasan Award 2025 to poet Yugabharathi, Thanthai Periyar Award to A. Arulmozhi, Annal Ambedkar Award to M. Sinthanai Selvan and Perarignar Anna Award to Duraimurugan. Each awardee receives Rs 5 lakh and a one-sovereign gold medal from CM M.K. Stalin.