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Best Female Singer

As far as 2005 is concerned, established singers such as S Janaki, Chitra and even Anuradha Sriram hardly sang enough songs to merit interest. Hindi singers Shreya Ghosal and Sadhana Sargam gained stronger foothold in Tamil film while Telugu singer Binny with her rendition of Raaraa in Chandramukhi, astounded Tamil audience. Many new voices who made impact with just their first song like Grace and Kalpana continued to grace Tamil cinema.

Not surprisingly, all singers nominated for this category sang melodious songs and I personally look forward to the day when dappangkuththu songs and malaysian-style songs will not be the main focus of Tamil cinema.

Besides Raaraa, our Song of the Year, Mayilirage, Suttum vizhi sudare, Saamikkitta, Oru vaarththai solla, and Kadavul thandha songs were the nominations for 2005. The big question, of course is who will win this coveted award.