Kerala State Film Awards 2025 Winners List: Mammootty, Shamla Hamza, and Manjummel Boys Triumph
The much-anticipated Kerala State Film Awards 2025 have been announced, celebrating the best of Malayalam cinema. This year’s winners reflect the depth and diversity of talent in the industry, with Mammootty bagging the Best Actor award for his powerful performance and Shamla Hamza earning the Best Actress title for her exceptional acting skills.
The heartwarming and technically brilliant Manjummel Boys clinched the Best Film Award, reaffirming its impact on both critics and audiences.
🏆 Full List of Kerala State Film Awards 2025 Winners
Best Film: Manjummel Boys
Best Actor: Mammootty
Best Actress: Shamla Hamza
Second Best Film: Padmini
Best Director: Mahesh Narayanan (For Rani: The Untold Story)
Best Screenplay (Original): Anwar Rasheed (Neru)
Best Screenplay (Adapted): Vineeth Sreenivasan (Varshangalil Ennum Pookkalam)
Best Cinematography: Sudeep Elamon (Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam)
Best Editing: Saiju Sreedharan (Manjummel Boys)
Best Music Director: Bijibal (Rani: The Untold Story)
Best Singer (Male): Karthik (Padmini)
Best Singer (Female): KS Chithra (Neelavelicham)
Best Debut Director: Rahul Riji Nair (Kurukkan)
Best Child Artist: Anand Krishna Raj (Achanum Ammayum)
Highlights of Kerala State Film Awards 2025
Mammootty continues his dominance in Malayalam cinema, winning his 8th State Award.
Shamla Hamza’s emotional depth and natural performance stood out among a competitive field.
Manjummel Boys was lauded for its direction, screenplay, and ensemble performance.
The awards this year celebrated a mix of commercial hits and independent gems, reflecting Kerala’s evolving cinematic landscape.
Jury Remarks
The jury appreciated the “authentic storytelling and technical finesse” in Malayalam films this year. They highlighted the growing experimentation in genres and storytelling styles, making 2025 a standout year for the industry.
Impact on Malayalam Cinema
The Kerala State Film Awards 2025 once again reaffirm Malayalam cinema’s place as a creative powerhouse in Indian film. With strong performances, unique stories, and technical brilliance, the industry continues to inspire filmmakers nationwide.
Industry experts believe this recognition will boost visibility for regional cinema and encourage fresh voices in filmmaking.
About Kerala State Film Awards
Instituted in 1969, the Kerala State Film Awards are presented annually by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy to honor artistic excellence in Malayalam cinema. The awards remain one of the most prestigious recognitions for actors, directors, and technicians in the South Indian film industry.
FAQs on Kerala State Film Awards 2025
1. Who won the Best Actor award at the Kerala State Film Awards 2025?
Mammootty won the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance.
2. Who is the Best Actress at the Kerala State Film Awards 2025?
Shamla Hamza bagged the Best Actress title for her remarkable role.
3. Which film won Best Film at the Kerala State Film Awards 2025?
Manjummel Boys took home the Best Film Award.
4. Who directed the Best Film winner Manjummel Boys?
The film was directed by Chidambaram, praised for his realistic storytelling.
5. When were the Kerala State Film Awards 2025 announced?
The awards were announced in November 2025 by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
6. How are the winners selected for Kerala State Film Awards?
A panel of jury members appointed by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy reviews eligible films and decides the winners based on artistic merit and technical excellence.
Published on : 3rd November
Published by : Selvi
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