The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.^{[citation needed]} These awards are given by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram (literature, music and theatre), a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu, to recognise artists in the state for their achievements.

The Tamil Nadu government has appointed dancer Chitra Visweswaran as the secretary of Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram. Film music director Deva is its chairman.

The individuals listed below were recipients of the Kalaimamani for the year 1958–69.

The individuals listed below were recipients of the Kalaimamani for the year 1971–72.

The individuals listed below were recipients of the Kalaimamani for the year 1980–81.

The individuals listed below were recipients of the Kalaimamani for the year 1981–82.

The individuals listed below were recipients of the Kalaimamani for the year 1986–87.

The individuals listed below were recipients of the Kalaimamani for the year 1991–92.