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Sinar Daily
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
'Kollywood Queen' Simran lights up Edison awards in Penang
Simran's recent comeback in 'Good, Bad, Ugly' rekindled her on-screen chemistry with the film's lead actor Ajith Kumar. 24 May 2025 12:00pm Simran's recent comeback in 'Good, Bad, Ugly' rekindled her on-screen chemistry with the film's lead actor Ajith Kumar. - Photo GEORGE TOWN - Penang's Setia Spice Arena transformed into a slice of Kollywood - as the Chennai, India-based Tamil language film industry is known as - last Saturday during the 17th Edison Awards, an annual event recognising the industry's legendary and emerging talents. From the moment the red carpet rolled out at 5pm, fans were treated to a dazzling parade of Kollywood's biggest names, among them being 'Premam' actress Madonna Sebastian; the legendary Kushboo Sundar who has graced over 185 films; acclaimed choreographer Baba Baskar; Santhosh Kumar, better known as Sandy Master; and director Venkat Prabhu. However, the night truly belonged to actress Simran Rishi Bagga, the evergreen heroine of the late 1990s and early 2000s, who received the Golden Empress of Tamil Cinema award. Simran's recent comeback in 'Good, Bad, Ugly' rekindled her on-screen chemistry with the film's lead actor Ajith Kumar. The two have paired in successful movies such as 'Vaali' in 1999, 'Aval Varuvaala' (1998) and 'Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven' (2000). At the recent Edison Awards, the 49-year-old actress proved once again why she remains a fan favourite by charming audiences with her grace, selfies with fans and a heartfelt wave on the red carpet. The six-hour event honoured excellence across more than 30 categories, recognising the contributions of Kollywood directors, musicians, choreographers and technicians. Among those who received awards were Sakthi Sree Gopalan, who clinched Best Female Playback Singer for her captivating vocals; Venkat Prabhu, who walked away with Best Director for his film 'GOAT;' and Sandy Master, who won Best Dance Choreographer. Adding his signature humour to the mix was crowd favourite Red Kingsley who took home the Best Comedian award, while Ananth Ram was named Best Debut Director. Meanwhile, 74-year-old veteran actor YG Mahendran was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The event was elevated by dance and music performances, along with a fashion showcase by Malaysian artists, making it a celebration of both Kollywood and local talent. Meanwhile, Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow, who officiated the event, said hosting such a prestigious ceremony aligned perfectly with the Penang2030 vision to diversify the state economy, strengthen creative industries and establish Penang as a leading hub for arts, culture and innovation. He described the event as not only a celebration of artistic excellence but also a platform to elevate Penang's global profile as a destination for cultural diplomacy and creative tourism. "The Edison Awards, I have been told, is a prestigious platform that celebrates both legendary and emerging talents in Tamil cinema. Over the years, it has honoured icons like Vijay, Dhanush, Simbu and Vikram, as well as rising stars like Sivakarthikeyan and Anirudh. "Now that Kollywood has arrived in Penang, I sincerely hope this is just the beginning. Perhaps next, we can welcome Bollywood to our beautiful island too,' he said in his speech. Also present were Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai and state Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo. - BERNAMA More Like This
Malay Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Kollywood comes to Penang: Edison Awards 2025 to light up Spice Arena on May 17
GEORGE TOWN, May 5 — Over 50 renowned Kollywood celebrities are set to descend on Malaysia as Penang prepares to roll out the red carpet for the 17th Edison Awards at the Setia SPICE Arena on May 17 — a spectacular night celebrating the South Indian film industry. In an exclusive interview with Bernama here today, Edison Awards founder J. Selvakumar said this year's star-studded lineup includes acclaimed director-turned-actor SJ Suryah, early 2000s leading actress Simran Rishi Bagga, veteran actress Kushboo Sundar — who has starred in over 185 films — as well as Priya Anand, among others. Selvakumar said the 2025 edition will honour excellence across 50 categories, including Best Actor and Best Actress, in addition to recognising directors, technicians, and other creative talents behind the scenes who contribute to the Tamil cinema industry. 'We expect around 6,500 attendees to witness the dazzling performances, exclusive red carpet show, and special sessions with some of the biggest names in the industry. 'This marks the first time the Edison Awards will be held in Penang, following a smaller-scale event in Kuala Lumpur back in 2017,' he added. In addition to celebrity appearances, Selvakumar said the show will also feature dance, music and fashion show performances by local artistes. He noted that the event is scheduled to run from 5pm to 9pm and will be officiated by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. 'With ticket prices starting from just RM99 and available at Selvakumar said the organiser is also offering various promotions and discounts to attract more moviegoers to the award show. The 17th edition of the Edison Awards saw top-tier nominations for the Best Male Actor Award featuring Kollywood stalwarts such as Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vikram, Sivakarthikeyan and Vijay Sethupathi while Keerthy Suresh, Trisha, Nayanthara and Tamanah are vying for the Best Female Actress category. The Edison Awards, named in tribute to the Father of Cinema, Thomas Alva Edison, have long been a prestigious platform for both legendary and emerging talents. Over the years, the awards have celebrated iconic stars such as Vijay, Dhanush, Simbu and Vikram, as well as rising stars like Sivakarthikeyan and music sensation Anirudh, who continue to captivate millions worldwide. — Bernama
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Penang To Host Star-studded Edison Awards 2025
By Ratcharathan A/L Rawe Shanggar GEORGE TOWN, May 5 (Bernama) — Over 50 renowned Kollywood celebrities are set to descend on Malaysia as Penang prepares to roll out the red carpet for the 17th Edison Awards at the Setia SPICE Arena on May 17 — a spectacular night celebrating the South Indian film industry. In an exclusive interview with Bernama here today, Edison Awards founder J. Selvakumar said this year's star-studded lineup includes acclaimed director-turned-actor SJ Suryah, early 2000s leading actress Simran Rishi Bagga, veteran actress Kushboo Sundar — who has starred in over 185 films — as well as Priya Anand, among others. Selvakumar said the 2025 edition will honour excellence across 50 categories, including Best Actor and Best Actress, in addition to recognising directors, technicians, and other creative talents behind the scenes who contribute to the Tamil cinema industry. 'We expect around 6,500 attendees to witness the dazzling performances, exclusive red carpet show, and special sessions with some of the biggest names in the industry. 'This marks the first time the Edison Awards will be held in Penang, following a smaller-scale event in Kuala Lumpur back in 2017,' he added. In addition to celebrity appearances, Selvakumar said the show will also feature dance, music and fashion show performances by local artistes. He noted that the event is scheduled to run from 5pm to 9pm and will be officiated by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. "With ticket prices starting from just RM99 and available at Selvakumar said the organiser is also offering various promotions and discounts to attract more moviegoers to the award show.
