The state awards for Malayalam films will be distributed by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at Kerala University Senate Hall here on May 27. Tourism Minister A P Anil Kumar will preside over the function. Former Cinema Minister K B Ganesh Kumar MLA will release the draft of the project ‘75 Years of Malayalam Film.’ K Muraleedharan MLA will preside over the function. Mayor K Chandrika will release the award book.
Jury chairmen I V Sasi and S Jayachandran Nair will present the committee report. Cultural Affairs Department secretary Rani George will offer felicitations.
Kerala State Chalachitra Academy chairman S Priyadarshan will welcome the gathering and secretary K Manoj Kumer will propose a vote of thanks. A musical programme ‘Ganayanam’ including songs from the 75 years of Malayalam cinema will be held after the award distribution function.
Prithviraj bagged the best male actor award for the movies ‘Celluloid‘ and ‘Ayalum Njanum Thammil’ and Rima Kallingal was awarded the best female actor award for the movie ‘22 Female Kottayam.’ The Best Director Award went to Lal Jose for the movie ‘Ayalum Njanum Thammil.’ Anjali Menon was adjudged the Best Scriptwriter for the movie ‘Manjaddikuru.’ Manoj K Jayan was adjudged as the Best Male Supporting Actor and Sajida Madathil the Best Female Supporting Actor.