The 52nd Kerala State Film Award was announced on Friday and the best actors were awarded to Biju Menon for ‘Arkkariyam’ and Joju George for four films. Revathi won the best actress for Bhoothakalam.
The winners were announced by Minister Saji Cherian in a press conference.
Best Film – Aavasavyooham (directed by Krishand R K)
Best Second Film – Nishiddho (directed by Tara Ramanujan) and Chavittu (Sajas and Shinos Rahman)
Best Director – Dileesh Pothen (Joji)
Best Actor – Biju Menon (Aarkkariyam) and Joju George (Madhuram, Nayattu, Freedom Fight, Thuramukham)
Best Actress – Revathi (Bhoothakalam)
Best Story – Shahi Kabeer (Nayattu)
Best Scriptwriter – Syam Pushkaran (Joji)
Best Background Score – Justin Varghese (Joji)
Best Cinematographer – Madhu Neelakandhan (Churuli)
Best Composer – Hesham Abdul Wahab (Hridayam)
Best Singer (Female) – Sithara (Paalnilavil from Kaanekaane)
Best Singer (Female) – Sithara (Paalnilavil from Kaanekaane)
Best Lyricist – B K Harinarayanan (Kaadakam)
