EDISON AWARDS - New VFX Studio

Lights on Media' studio has been opened in Valasaravak, Chennai with modern facilities for post production work 'Lights on Media' studio is newly located on Radhakrishnan Road, Valasarawakkam, Chennai with modern facilities. It has developed into a modern studio that can carry out the four stages of post-production work of movies, namely DI, VFX, Mix, Dubbing, which are important in one place. Three people namely Suresh, Venkatesh and Sundar have jointly created this 'Lights on Media' studio. The inauguration ceremony was attended by directors Prampara, Subramania Shiva, Mantra Murthy, Cable Shankar, Venkat, R. Kannan, Meera Katiravan, music composer Satya, actors Vivek Prasanna, Kavita Bharti, Thaman, Vijeeth, actress Sanam Shetty, producers Nandagopal and Jayakumar graced the occasion. Sundar, one of the founders of 'Lights on Media' says about this studio, "We started this company 'Lights on Media' last year 2014 for digital promotion. Subsequently a VFX company was formed for computer graphics work. After that we brought essential technologies like DI, Mix, Dubbing etc. for post production work. All these were previously located in separate locations. If these four technical units are located in one studio, we are currently constructing a new studio for this purpose in Valasaravak, so that all the work can be done in one place for the film industry who are looking for our company for these works. This reduces their hassle and a film is guaranteed security here till the post-production work is completed and it goes for release. So far we have done VFX work for 40 films and web series like 'Adiye', Kida, Bumper, JV-2 Charan's 'Journey' web series. The VFX works of major films like Vijay Antony's Mari Paitpada Manand, GV Prakash's Galvan, Prabhu Deva's Jalilo Gymkhana, Hansika's Gandhari were done in our studio. "Many producers are now looking for our 'Lights on Media' studio as we have the facility to do all the work in one place," he says. It is worth noting that they have also produced the film 'Barundakutu Urkuruvi' which was released last year.

16th Edition Edison Awards - A Celebration of Excellence in the field of Tamil Cinema! In a night filled with glitz and glamour, the 16th Edition of the prestigious Edison Awards took place, honoring the finest talents in the world of cinema. The event was a grand affair, attended by luminaries from the industry and graced by the presence of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. One of the highlights of the evening was Adhik Ravichandran's remarkable achievement. He was bestowed with the coveted 'Best Screenplay Award' for his captivating work in the movie 'Mark Antony'. Unable to attend the ceremony himself, his younger brother Mano graciously accepted the award on his behalf, adding an air of familial pride to the occasion. Another shining star of the night was Mr. Manoj Bharathiraja, who was honored with the title of 'Best Feel-Good Entertainer' for his heartwarming film "Margazhi Thingal". In his acceptance speech, he expressed his gratitude towards his father, Bharathiraja, for introducing him to the world of cinema. This directorial debut was a labor of love for Mr. Bharathiraja, and he humbly acknowledged the support of his producer, Susienthiran, and the legendary Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, who played a pivotal role in the success of the movie. The award for the 'Best Sensational Song of the Year' went to the mesmerizing track "Ayyo Saamy". The talented trio of Music composer Sanuka, lyricist Pottuvil Asmin, and singer Windy were present to receive this prestigious honor. Their soul-stirring performance of the song left the audience spellbound, showcasing their immense talent and dedication. The Edison Awards also recognized the exceptional talent of actor Jithan Ramesh, who was awarded the 'Best Character Role Male' for his outstanding portrayal in the movie "Farhana". Expressing his gratitude, he thanked director Nelson for believing in him and giving him this incredible opportunity. He also extended his heartfelt appreciation to his producers, SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabhu, for their unwavering support. In a touching moment, he dedicated this award to his late mother, who he knew would have been overjoyed to witness this milestone in his career. Director Kumaran Sundaram was honoured with Global Tamil Series Excellence Award for his splendiferous web series ‘Oh Butterfly’, streaming on Mediacorp Vasantham. Mr. Kalyan, the esteemed individual behind the creative genius of Knack Studios, has emerged victorious as the recipient of the prestigious Best Visual Mastery award. This accolade serves as a testament to his unparalleled talent and unwavering dedication to his craft. His ability to captivate audiences with his visual creations is truly remarkable and deserving of this esteemed recognition. Renowned filmmaker Iyaakkunar Imayam K Bharathiraja has been bestowed with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Graciously accepting this esteemed honor, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the industry that has nurtured him for six remarkable decades. Throughout these years, the great support and care from all of you have been truly overwhelming. Award ceremonies hold a special place as they bring artists together, evoking profound emotions. Such recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion that fuels my craft. With consistent commitment, I shall persist in delivering my utmost best, aspiring to add yet another Edison award to my illustrious collection. Actor Yaanai Kathiravan won the Best Comic Entertainer. He said, "It's an honor to be receiving this award in the presence of iconic filmmaker like Bharathiraja. I will do my best to retain this honor by delivering decorous performances.” ZEE5 Docs Series Koose Munusamy Veerappan was awarded with the prestigious accolade of Best Documentary Film. The esteemed event witnessed the presence of Nakkheeran Gopal, along with his daughter Prabhavathy and the entire team, as they graciously accepted the well-deserved honors. Reflecting upon his arduous journey, Nakkheeran Gopal expressed, "My encounter with Veerappan brought forth numerous challenges, trials, imprisonment, and hardships. However, today, I find solace in the fact that the Edison Awards have bestowed upon me and my daughter the recognition we truly deserve, putting an end to all the anguish that plagued us." Actress Aparna said, "I thank Edison award for recognising my potential and giving this honour of "Rising Star Award". I thank the entire team of Dada for giving the opportunity to be a part of this film." Sahasra Sree, with her awe-inspiring portrayal in the film 'Chitha', gracefully claimed the prestigious Best Child Artiste Award. Her performance, so remarkably naturalistic, captivated the hearts of all who witnessed it. In a mesmerizing display of visual brilliance, Cinematographer GK Vishnu was bestowed with the esteemed Best Cinematography Award for his exceptional talent showcased in 'Jawan'. With this being his second Edison Award, he graciously expressed his gratitude towards his parents, beloved wife, cherished family, revered Atlee, and all his esteemed mentors who have profoundly influenced his illustrious career. Furthermore, he extended his heartfelt appreciation to the venerable Selvakumar sir for his relentless commitment to honoring the gifted artistes and technicians. Actor Cool Suresh who won the Notable Comedian of the Year Award said, "I dedicate this award to STR and Santhanam for shaping my career.” Director Nelson bagged ‘Best Director Award’ for Jailer. He said, "It's a dream come true for me to work with Superstar Rajinikanth sir and they are unforgettable experience. I thank Arunraja Kamaraj was giving this award and he was the first one to join as my assistant with a great faith that I will shine as a filmmaker one day." Anirudh Ravichandran bagged the Best Music Director for his Chartbuster albums Leo, Jailer and Jawan. He couldn't make his presence for the occasion and conveyed his thanks through video. Actor Pugazh bagged the Best Small Screen Entertainer Award. Disney Plus Hotstar’s LABEL won the ‘Social Impact Series of the Year’ and the crew consisting of filmmaker Arunraja Kamaraj, Master Mahendran and others were present to receive the honours. Filmmaker Vignesh Raja won Best Debut Director. He said, "I have got serious fascination for serial killer mysteries and I was deeply influenced and inspired by Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu. Materialising Por Thozil was a challenge task, and I thank my producers, Ashok Selvan and entire team for make this happen." Actress Abhirami won Best Character Role Female Award for her spellbinding performance in Are U Okay Baby?. Receiving the award, she said, "I thank Selvakumar sir for giving this award to me. I dedicate this award to all mothers, who own the pain of not having the privilege to be with their children. This is a very small project, but something special. I thank Lakshmi Ramakrishnan for this opportunity." Actor Santhosh Prathap said received Best Commencing Hero Award for his performance in critically-acclaimed performance in Kondraal paavam. He thanked Edison Award crew for this honor." Arundhangi Nisha, who won Best Entertainer Small Screen Award said, ' I thank everyone who has been responsible in shaping my career. I thank my husband for being a great support.." Actress Preethi Asrani who won the Best Actress Debut Award for her brilliant performance in Ayothi. Director Karthik Subbaraj won the Favorite Director of the Year Award for his outstanding work as filmmaker in Jigarthanda Double X. Actress Mullai Arasi received the Best Social Justice Drama Award on behalf of "Are You Okay Baby?" She thanked the team for giving her the opportunity to be a part of this film. She also thanked Karthik Subbaraj for presenting this award. Best Editor Award was presented to Nirmal for Jailer. He said, "I am a huge fan of Superstar Rajinikanth.. It's a great opportunity to work on his film." Best Appearance Award was given to Choreographer-Actor Sandy for Leo. He said, "I am so glad to be getting awarded at Edison Award every year. This journey is so special. I want to experiment with all regional movies and different roles.” The John Britto Dance Team and Agarathi Dance Academy from Canada dazzled the night with their magnificent performance, captivating the onlookers with their mesmerizing moves.

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