The highly anticipated 2023 Kerala State Film Awards were announced, with Aadujeevitham dominating the competition with nine wins, including Best Actor for Prithviraj and Best Director for Blessy. Kaathal – The Core took home the coveted Best Picture award, with Urvashi and Beena R Chandran sharing the Best Actress honor for their stellar performances in two different films. Other notable winners include Fazil Razak for Best Debutant and Iratta for Best Second Film.
The highly anticipated 54th Kerala State Film Awards are currently underway, with the jury, headed by renowned filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, in discussions to select the winners. Among the top contenders for the Best Film category are Kaathal – The Core featuring Mammootty, Kannur Squad starring Mammootty, and Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life starring Prithviraj Sukumaran. The competition for Best Actor is equally tough, with Mammootty and Prithviraj contending for their roles in multiple films. In addition to these established names, newcomer Urvashi in Ullozhukku is also a strong contender for Best Actress. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners on August 16.