A. R. Rahman	won the Vijay Award for Best Music Director (an award given by STAR Vijay as part of its monthly Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films) in 2013 for his work in Kadal; then after four years, he won again for his work in Kaatru Veliyidai.
2013  Vijay Award for Best Music Director  Kadal The Vijay for Best Music Director is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil (Kollywood) films. 2017 - Best Music Director - Mersal and Kaatru Veliyidai 
