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Kerala State Film Awards 2023: Complete List Of Awards And Prize Money Revealed!
Kerala State Film Awards: The much-anticipated announcement of the Kerala State Film Awards, which was postponed due to the demise of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, is set to take place today.
Culture Minister Saji Cherian will unveil the winners during a press conference scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Secretariat's PR Chamber.
Originally slated for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the award announcement was rescheduled as a mark of respect and mourning for the late Chief Minister.
As the clock ticks closer to the revelation of the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards recipients, let's take a look at the number of categories and the prize money allocated for each award.
List Of Awards And Prize Money:
J. C. Daniel Award (Lifetime Achievement Awards) for "Outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema."
Best Film: Cash award of Rs. 100,000/-, a replica, and a certificate to the producer.Cash award of Rs. 40,000/-, a replica, and a certificate to the director.
Second Best Film: Cash award of Rs. 60,000/-, a replica, and a certificate to the producer.Cash award of Rs. 30,000/-, a replica, and a certificate to the director.
Kerala State Film Award for Best Short Film
Best Director: Cash award of Rs. 50,000 and a replica
Best Actor: Cash award of Rs. 1 Lakh, a replica, and a certificate
Best Actress: Cash award of Rs. 1 Lakh, a replica, and a certificate
Best Character Actor: Cash award of Rs. 50,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Character Actress: Cash award of Rs. 50,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Second Best Actor: Cash award of Rs. 50,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Second Best Actress: Cash award of Rs. 50,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Comedian: (1969-72, 2008-2013; discontinued after 2013)
Best Child Artist: Cash award of Rs. 50,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Story: A cash award of Rs. 50,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Screenplay: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Cinematography: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Lyrics: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Music Director: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Background Music: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Singer: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Film Editor: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Art Director: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Sound Recordist: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Processing Lab: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Makeup Artist: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Costume Designer: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Dubbing Artist: Cash award of Rs. 7,500/-, a replica, and a certificate each.
Best Choreography: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value: To the producer and director
Best Children's Film: To the producer and director
Best Debut Director
Special Jury Award: Cash award of Rs. 30,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Special Mention: A replica and a certificate
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Best Book on Cinema: Cash award of Rs. 15,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
Best Article on Cinema: Cash award of Rs. 8,000/-, a replica, and a certificate
The Kerala State Film Awards recognise outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema and honour the best talents in various filmmaking aspects. The awards have grown from 15 categories in 1969 to over 30 categories in recent times.
As filmmakers and actors eagerly await the results, all eyes are on the Best Actor category, where Mammootty, Kunchacko Boban, and Soubin Shahir were among the finalists. Reports suggest that among the actresses, the competition revolves around talented newcomers.
The winners were decided by the jury earlier, but to maintain confidentiality, the final decision was taken on Thursday night, just a day before the official announcement.
As the film industry eagerly anticipates the winners' list, the Kerala State Film Awards ceremony promises to celebrate remarkable achievements and exceptional performances that have left a mark on the industry in the past year.
