Amid the pandemic, the Kerala State Films Awards 2020 were announced by the state's culture minister. The awards were declared on Tuesday. The jury was led by cinematographer and director Madhu Ambattu. The members of the jury including filmmakers Salim Ahmed and Abrid Shine, cinematographer Vipin Mohan, editor L Bhoominathan, sound engineer S Radhakrishnan, playback singer Lathika, actress Jomol, writer Benyamin and Chalachithra Academy member secretary C Ajoy watched 119 films that were nominated this year.
Speaking of the winners, Suraj Venjaramoodu bagged the Best Actor award for Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikrithi. On the other hand, Lijo Jose Pellissery was honoured with the Best Director award for Jalikattu. Anna Ben and Nivin Pauly took home the special Jury Mention awards for Helen and Moothon, respectively. Fahadh Faasil won the Best Character Actor for Trance and Kumbalangi Nights.
Fahadh Faasil
Here's the complete list of winners:
Best Film – Vasanthi
Second Best Film – Kenjira
Best Actor – Suraj Venjaramoodu, Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikrithi
Best Actress – Kani Kusruti, Biriyani
Best Director – Lijo Jose Pellissery, Jallikattu
Vasanthi
Best Character Actor – Fahadh Faasil, Kumbalangi Nights
Best Character Actress – Swasika, Vasanthi
Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Kumbalangi Nights
Best Children’s Film – Nani
Best Screenplay (Original) – Rahman Brothers, Vasanthi
Best Screenplay (Adapted): PS Rafeeque, Thottapan
Lijo Jose Pellissery
Best Child Artist (Male) – Vasudev Sajeesh Mara, Sullu and Kallanottam
Best Child Artist (Female) – Catherine Viji, Nani
Best Debut Director – Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, Android Kunjappan Version 5.25
Best Music Director – Sushin Shyam, Kumbalangi Nights
Best Male Singer – Najim Arshad
Best Female Singer – Madhusree Narayanan
Best Editor – Kiran Das, Ishq
Best Cinematography – Prathap V Nair, Kenchira
Best Dubbing Artist – Male – Vineeth, Lucifer and Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham
Special Jury mention – Anna Ben for Helen, Nivin Pauly for Moothon and Priyamvadha Krishna for Thottapan
