The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil (Tamil Movie Industry) feature films.[1] Both Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman have won this award for a maximum of 6 times.
- ^ ‘Film News', Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru (Tamil Film History and Its Achievements). Sivagami Publications. p. 738.