THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State television awards were declared on Tuesday. ‘Vazhthapeeta Mariam Tresia- kudumbangalude madyastha’ directed by Sibi Yogyaveedan (Shalom TV) has bagged the award for the best teleserial.
Nithuna Nevil Dinesh has been selected for the best director award for ‘Make up’. Salim Kumar in ‘Parethante Paribhavangal’ (Jai Hind TV) is the best actor. Arun Krishnan is the second best actor for his role in ‘Make up’. Shreekala has been selected as the best actress for her role in ‘Make up’ and Jisbi Poulose was selected as second best actress for her role in ‘Vazhtapetta Mariam Tresia - Kudumbangalude Madyastha’.
Tanha Tabas and Aganya Narayanan have been selected as the best child artistes for their role in ‘Toramazha’.
‘Indulekha’ directed by Muhammadkutty is the second best teleserial. ‘Make-up’ directed by Nithuna Nevil Dinesh is the best tele-film (20 minutes). Nithuna Nevil Dinesh has been selected as the best scriptwriter. ‘Kutty Patturumal’ (Kairali TV) is the best entertainment programme, The best comedy programme is ‘Thatteem Mutteem’ of Mazhavil Manorama directed by R Unnikrishnan.
Niyas Bakker in ‘Marimayam’ (Mazhavil Manorama) is the best comedian. Satheesan R in his role in ‘Indulekha’ is the best dubbing artiste. Angel Shijoy has been selected as best female dubbing artiste in ‘Vazhthapetta Mariam Tresia - Kudumbangalude Madhyastha’. ‘Thoramazha’ bagged the award for best short film for children.
Top Honours
Best teleserial - ‘Vazhthapeeta Mariam Tresia- kudumbangalude madyastha’ (Shalom TV)
Best Director - Nithuna Nevil Dinesh (‘Make up’)
Best Actor - Salim Kumar (‘Parethante Paribhavangal’)
Best Actress - Shreekala (‘Make up’)
