Lijo Jose Pellissery’s film, Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, emerged as the victor, securing the esteemed Best Film award out of a staggering selection of 154 films…reports Asian Lite News
The announcement of the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards revealed that out of 154 submissions, thirty films were chosen as nominees. Mammootty was honored with the Best Actor award for his exceptional portrayal in ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam,’ while Vincy Aloshious was recognized as the Best Actress for her remarkable performance in ‘Rekha.’ Additionally, Kunchacko Boban was given a Special Jury mention for his outstanding acting in ‘Nna Than Case Kodu.’
Saji Cheriyan, the Minister for Cultural Affairs, announced the winners of the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards at the PR Chamber Secretariat. A total of 154 films were submitted for consideration, and after a rigorous 33-day screening process, 30 films made it to the final round. The esteemed jury, led by Goutam Ghose, carefully watched and evaluated each film before making their decisions.
Lijo Jose Pellissery’s film, Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, emerged as the victor, securing the esteemed Best Film award out of a staggering selection of 154 films. In a close race, Mammootty was honored with the Best Actor accolade for his performance in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, while Vincy Aloshious was bestowed with the prestigious title of Best Actress for her role in Rekha. The talented Mahesh Narayanan was recognized as the Best Director for his exceptional work on the film Ariyippu.
Kamal KM won the Best Writer award for the film Pada, Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval won the Best Screenplay (Original) award for the film Nna Thaan Case Kodu, and Rajesh Pinnadan received the Best Screenplay (Adaptation) award for the film Oru Thekkan Thallu Case.
Minister Saji Cherian announced that out of 154 films submitted, 49 made it to the final round for consideration. He also highlighted that 19 first-time filmmakers submitted their works, indicating progress in the industry.
In attendance at the event were Ranjith, Chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, and Premkumar, Vice-Chairman. Ranjith expressed that Goutam Ghose, the jury chairman, commended the film industry for its diverse range of films produced in 2022.
Awards & Winners
Best Film- Nna Than Case Kodu
Best Director- Mahesh Narayanan (Notification)
Best Actor – Mammootty (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)
Best Actress- Vincy Aloshious (Rekha)
Character Actor- P P Kunhikrishnan (Nna Than Case Kodu)
Character Actress- Devi Verma (Saudi Vellakka)
Acting (Special Jury Mention) – Kunchacko Boban (Nna Than Case Kodu), Alencier (Appan)
Female and Transgender Award – Shruti Sharanyam (Movie B 32 to 44)
Best VFX- Anish T, Sumesh Gopal (Vazhakku)
Children’s film- Pallotti: Nineties Kids. Produced by Sajid Yahia, directed by Jithin Raj
Debut Director- Ela veezha poonchira (Shahi Kabir)
Popularity and Artistic Excellence -Nna Thaan Case Kodu (Directed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Phuduwal)
Choreography-Shoby Paul Raj (Thallumala)
Dubbing Artist (Female)- Pauly Valsan (Saudi Vellakka)
Dubbing Artist (Male)- Shobi Thilakan (Pathonpatham Noottandu)
Costume Design – Manjusha Radhakrishnan (Saudi Vellakka)
Best Makeup – Ronax Xavier (Bhishma Parvam)
Sound Design – Ajayan Adat (Ela veezha poonchira)
Sound Mixing – Vipin Nair (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)
Sync Sound-Vaisakh VV (Ariyippu)
Art Direction-Jyotish Shankar (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)
Editing – Nishad Yusuf (Tallumala)
Backing Singer Female- Mridula Warrier (Mailpeeli ilakunnu Kanna, Pathonpatham Noottandu)
Playback Singer Male- Kapil Kapilan (Kanave, Pallotti Nineties Kids)
Background Music – Don Vincent (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)
Best Music Direction-M Jayachandran (Pathonpatham Noottandu, Ayisha)
Best Lyricist- Rafeeq Ahmed (‘Thiramalayanu nee…’ ‘Viddikalude masshu’)
Best Screenplay Writer- Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)
Best Cinematography- Manesh Madhavan (Ela veezha poonchira) and Chandru Selvaraj (Vazhakku)
Best Story Writer- Kamal KM (Pada)
Best Child Actress (Female) – Tanmaya Sol (Vazhakku)
Best Child Actor (Male) – Master Da Vinci (Pallotti 90’s Kids)