In a grand celebration of cinematic excellence, the annual film awards announced a diverse list of winners who have made significant impacts in various categories of the film industry. Among the most notable awards, “Ajayante Randam Moshanam” clinched the title for Best Popular Film of the Year, directed by Jithin Lal, while “Kalam Std V B” directed by Lijo Mithran Mathew, and “Sthanarthi Sreekkuttan” by Vinesh Vishwanath shared honors for Best Children’s Film.
The event also highlighted outstanding individual achievements with Jaffer Idukki receiving the Special Jury Award for excellence in acting for his roles in multiple films including “Orubettavan” and “Qalb.” In the screenwriting category, the combined efforts of Don Palathara and Sherin Catherine for their work on “Family” were recognized, setting a high standard for compelling storytelling.
Saiju Kurup and Arjun Asokan were both acknowledged as Best Supporting Actor Male for their significant roles in multiple films, demonstrating the depth and breadth of male talent in supportive roles this year. In the female category, Shamla Hamza and Chinnu Chandini were recognized for their unforgettable performances in “Feminichi Fathima” and “Vishesham” respectively.
Young talent was also in the spotlight, with Master Angelo Christiano and Baby Melisa winning Best Child Artiste Male and Female for their roles in “Kalam Std V B”, proving that age is just a number when it comes to delivering powerful performances on the silver screen.
The awards didn’t just recognize traditional film roles, technical and behind-the-scenes contributions were also honored. Deepak D Menon took home the award for Best Cinematography for his visually striking work in “Kondal,” and outstanding music direction by Rajesh Vijay in “Mayamma” set the auditory standard for the year.
Additionally, the ceremony recognized films with significant cultural and social impacts. “Her”, directed by Lijin Jose, was awarded Best movie on Women Empowerment while “Najas” directed by Sreejith Poyikkaavu was heralded for best embodying the spirit of National Integration. The evening further celebrated films raising environmental awareness, with “Aadachayi” and “The Life of Mangrove” setting benchmarks in Best Environmental Film.
In more specialized categories, “Ekaki” and “Dharmayodha” both received accolades as Best Sanskrit Movies demonstrating the industry’s dedication to preserving and promoting classical language cinema. The Best Debutant director award went to Vishnu K Mohan for “Iruniram,” setting him up as a talent to watch in the coming years.
The night was not only a celebration of the current landscape of film but also a setting of anticipation for the future works these talented individuals will bring. Each award served as recognition of the hard work and creativity inherent in the film industry and showcased the diverse and rich talent current cinema has to offer.
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