Kerala Minister of Culture, Fisheries and Youth Saji Cherian announced the winner of the Kerala State Film Awards on Friday. The jury of the 52nd annual awards was led by filmmaker and screenwriter Saeed Akhtar Mirsa.
This year, the Kerala State Film Awards jury selected the winners from more than 140 films. Here’s a look at who won what:
Best Film – Avasavyuham
The second best film – Nishiddho and Chavittu
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Best Actor – Biju Menon for Aarkkariyam and Joju George for Madhuram, Freedom Fight, Thuramukham and Naayaattu
Best Actress – Revathy, Bhoothakaalam
Best Director – Dileesh Pothan, Joji
Best Actor in a Leading Role – Sumesh Moor for Kala
Best Actress in a Leading Role – Unnimaya Prasad for Joji
The best film with popular appeal and aesthetic value – Hridhyam
The best children’s film – Kaadakalam
Best screenwriter – Shahi Kabeer for Nayattu
Best Screenwriter – Krishand RK for Avasavyuham
Best Screenplay (Original) – Naayaattu, Sreekumaran Thampi
Best Screenplay (adapted) – Joji, Syam Pushkaran
Best Children’s Artist (Male) – Master Adithyan for Niraye Thathakalulla Maram
Best Children’s Artist (Woman) – Sneha Anu for Thal
Best Debuting Director –
Best Music Director (Songs) – Hesham Abdul Wahab for Hridayam
Best Singer – Pradeep Kumar, Minnal Murali
Best Singer – Sithara Krishnakumar, Kaanekkaane
Best Music Director (Background Score) – Joji, Justin Varghese
Best Copywriter – BK Harinarayanan, Kaadakalam
The best film editor – Mahesh Narayanan and Rajesh Rajendran for Naayaattu
Best cameraman – Madhu Neelakandan for Churuli
Best Sound Design –
Best sound mix –
The best sound mix – Justin Jose, Minnal Murali
Best Synchronized Sound – Arun Ashok, Sonu KP
Best Choreography –
Best Dubbing Artist (Female) – Devi S
Best Makeup Artist – Ranjith Ambady for Aarkkariyam
The best costume designer – Minnal Murali
Best Artistic Director – AV Gokuldas
Best Visual Effects – Melvi for Minnal Murali
The best colorist – Jiju for Churuli
Special Jury Recognition – Jeo Baby for the Freedom Fight
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