Kollywood shines at 62nd National Film Awards: Children rule the roost

As far as Kollywood is concerned, it did shine at 62nd National Film Awards by bagging eight honours. The winner list was announced on Tuesday, which surprisingly includes 10-year-old Uthara Unnikrishnan. Interestingly, her father P Unnikrishnan also won his first National Award for his debut film song in 1994.

Source: fulloncinema.com

Uthara lent her voice in Saivam which deals with the story of a girl's love for her rooster. Talking about her song, Uthara said, "The chance to sing in Saivam came by accident. I sing at golus and music director G V Prakash, who was composing for Saivam, heard me sing. That was how I got the chance." The song was written by Na Muthukumar, who also made it to the National Awards. "Last year, I won for a song in Thanga Meenkal, which was about a father and his daughter. This year, it was a little girl and her rooster. Anyway, I am happy because of all the songs I write these are ones I really enjoy writing," says lyricist Muthukumar.

Vivek Harshan received the best editor award for his contribution in gangster film Jigarthanda, which also made way for Bobby Simha. Best Special Mention for Author of Pride of Tamil Cinema was bagged by G.Dhananjayan sir for his book "Pride of Tamil Cinema."

Kuttram Kadithal was declared as the best Tamil movie and Kakka Muttai was announced as the best children's film. Talking about the little kids who made it to the prestigious award, Kakka Muttai director Manikandan said, "I don't think they have understood what the award means. They just went back to playing with their friends."

Kakka Muttai revolves around two slum boys craving for pizza. Interestingly, the kids were chosen for the roles by the director from a fishing village.