The Kerala State Film Awards 2020 were announced on Tuesday. The jury led by cinematographer-filmmaker Madhu Ambat handpicked the winners from 119 movies. Owing to the pandemic, the jury was divided into small groups to watch and analyze the movies in special screenings.
Actor Suraj Venjaramoodu bagged the Best Actor award for his performances in two films - Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikrithi. Lijo Jose Pellissery was awarded the Best Director award for his critically acclaimed and hard-hitting film, Jalikattu. Anna Ben and Nivin Pauly won special Jury Mention awards for their performances in Helen and Moothon, respectively. Fahadh Faasil was awarded the Best Character Actor for his performances in Trance and Kumbalangi Nights.
Here is the list of complete winners:
Best Film – VasanthiSecond Best Film – KenjiraBest Actor – Suraj Venjaramoodu, Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and VikrithiBest Actress – Kani Kusruti, BiriyaniBest Director – Lijo Jose Pellissery, JallikattuBest Character Actor – Fahadh Faasil, Kumbalangi NightsBest Character Actress – Swasika, VasanthiBest Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Kumbalangi NightsBest Children’s Film – NaniBest Screenplay (Original) – Rahman Brothers, VasanthiBest Screenplay (Adapted): PS Rafeeque, ThottapanBest Child Artist (Male) – Vasudev Sajeesh Mara, Sullu and KallanottamBest Child Artist (Female) – Catherine Viji, NaniBest Debut Director – Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, Android Kunjappan Version 5.25Best Music Director – Sushin Shyam, Kumbalangi NightsBest Male Singer – Najim ArshadBest Female Singer – Madhusree NarayananBest Editor – Kiran Das, IshqBest Cinematography – Prathap V Nair, KenchiraBest Dubbing Artist – Male – Vineeth, Lucifer and Marakkar: Arabikadalinte SimhamSpecial Jury mention – Anna Ben for Helen, Nivin Pauly for Moothon and Priyamvadha Krishna for Thottapan
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