Tamannaah 's first release of 2009 was the Tamil film '' Padikkadavan '' , directed by Suraj and co-starring Dhanush , which was named after Rajinikanth 's 1985 film of the same name . The film received mixed reviews from critics , but Tamannaah 's performance in a limited role won praise . '' Padikkadavan '' however , became a commercial success . Her next release was the Telugu film '' Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam '' , directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasany , co-starring Siddharth . The film received positive reviews from critics and she received critical acclaim for her performance , earning a nomination at the 57th Filmfare Awards South in the Best Telugu Actress category . The film , however , was an average grosser at the box office . Her next release , K. V. Anand 's '' Ayan '' , co-starring Suriya , became the only major commercially successful Tamil film of the year . She later appeared in Gandhi Krishna 's '' Ananda Thandavam '' , which was based on the novel '' Pirivom Santhippom '' serialised by Sujatha Rangarajan . She was paired with Siddharth Venugopal in the film , marking the latter 's debut . The film opened to negative reviews , and was her only commercial failure in 2009 . However , Tamannaah 's performance was critically acclaimed . Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com stated that Tamannaah 's " would-be innocence when she 's playing up to Sidharth , and slight cunning when she chooses Radhakrishnan is perfect " adding that she brought her character Madhumitha " to life , an alluring mix of child and woman ; irritating , sly , yet arousing your sympathy in the climax "
57th Filmfare Awards South
57th Filmfare Awards South
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