The 2025 Kerala State Film Awards have been announced, and the winners are in! The ceremony, held at Ramanilayam in Thrissur, was a star-studded affair with the presence of the seven-member jury led by Prakash Raj. Here's a breakdown of the winners and their achievements:
- Best Actor: Mammootty, for his iconic portrayal of Kodumon Potty in 'Bramayugam'.
- Best Actress: Shamla Hamza, for her role in 'Feminichi Fathima', which also won several awards at the International Film Festival of Kerala.
- Best Film: 'Manjummel Boys', a film that has clearly left a lasting impression.
- Best Director: Chidambaram, for his exceptional direction.
- Best Popular Film: 'Premalu'.
- Best Visual Effects: 'ARM', directed by Jithin Lal.
- Best Dubbing Artist: Sayanora, for her work in 'Barroz', where she dubbed for Kalyani Priyadarshan.
- Special Jury Award: 'Paradise', directed by Prasanna Vithanage.
- Best Costume Designer: Sameera Saneesh, for her stunning work in 'Rekhachitram'.
- Best Art Direction: Ajayan Chalissery, for his masterful set design in 'Manjummel Boys'.
- Best Background Music: Christo Xavier, for his haunting score in 'Bramayugam'.
- Best Music Composer: Sushin Shyam.
- Best Lyrics: Vedan, for the captivating song 'Veerpu Thunnitta Kuppayam'.
- Best Character (Female): Lijomol Jose, for her powerful performance in 'Nadanna Sambhavam'.
- Best Character (Male): Siddharth Bharathan and Sushin Shyam, for their memorable roles.
- Best Book: 'Pennu Paat Tharakal' by C. S. Meenakshi.
The jury, comprising Bhagyalakshmi, Gayatri Asokan, Nithin Lukose, and screenwriter Santhosh Echikkanam, played a crucial role in selecting the winners. The awards celebrate the diverse talents that contribute to the vibrant Kerala film industry, and it's a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the state.
