Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty received congratulations from fellow star Mohanlal after winning best actor recognition at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards. Mohanlal posted his message through X, expressing special affection for his colleague while also praising other recipients at the ceremony. The award honored Mammootty's work in Bramayugam, a horror thriller from director Rahul Sadasivan.
Shamla Hamza earned best actress for her role in Feminichi Fathima, while Chidambaram took home dual honors for best director and best original screenplay for Manjummel Boys. That survival thriller also captured the best movie prize. Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian revealed the winners during a media briefing, with actor Prakash Raj leading the jury panel.
Bramayugam reached theaters on Feb. 15, 2024, and became one of the top-earning Malayalam releases that year. The production from YNOT Studios and Night Shift Studios features supporting performances from Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan, Amalda Liz and Manikandan R. Achari. Mohanlal also acknowledged strong performances from Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas, Jyothirmayi and Darshana Rajendran during the past year.
Shamla Hamza earned best actress for her role in Feminichi Fathima, while Chidambaram took home dual honors for best director and best original screenplay for Manjummel Boys. That survival thriller also captured the best movie prize. Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian revealed the winners during a media briefing, with actor Prakash Raj leading the jury panel.
Bramayugam reached theaters on Feb. 15, 2024, and became one of the top-earning Malayalam releases that year. The production from YNOT Studios and Night Shift Studios features supporting performances from Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan, Amalda Liz and Manikandan R. Achari. Mohanlal also acknowledged strong performances from Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas, Jyothirmayi and Darshana Rajendran during the past year.
