The Kerala State Film Awards 2022 are finally announced. Hridayam won the award for the Best Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The results were announced by Saji Cheriyan, the Minister of Cultural Affairs in a press meet held at Thiruvananthapuram, today (May 27, Friday). The Kerala State Film Awards 2022 honoured the finest talents of 2021, from both the theatre and OTT space.
Biju Menon won the Best Actor trophy for his exceptional performance in Aarakkariyam. Joju George won his first Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his stellar performances in Nayattu and Madhuram. Revathy's fantastic performance in the OTT-released film Bhoothakalam won her the Best Actress trophy. Dileesh Pothan, the celebrated filmmaker won the award for Best Director for his OTT film, Joji.
Check out the Kerala State Film Awards 2022 complete winners list here:
Best Film: Aavasavyooham (Director: Krishnand RK) Best Film With Popular Appeal And Aesthetic Value: Hridayam (Director: Vineeth Sreenivasan) Best Second Film: Nishiddo & Chavittu Best Children's Film: Kaadakalam Best Actor: Biju Menon (Aarkkariyam) & Joju George (Nayattu, Madhuram) Best Actress: Revathy (Bhoothakalam) Best Director: Dileesh Pothan (Joji) Best Screenplay: Krishnand AK (Aavasavyooham) Best Screenplay (Adapted): Syam Pushkaran (Joji) Best Supporting Actress: Unnimaya Prasad (Joji) Best Supporting Actor: Sumesh Moor (Kala) Best Music Direction (Songs): Hesham Abdul Wahab (Hridayam) Best Music Direction (Background Score): Justin Varghese (Joji) Best Singer (Male): Pradeep Kumar (Minnal Murali) Best Singer (Female): Sithara Krishnakumar (Kaanekkane) Best Lyricist: BK Harinarayanan (Kaadakalam) Best Cinematographer: Madhu Neelakandan (Churuli) Best Film Editor: Mahesh Narayanan & Rajesh Rajendran (Nayattu) Best Sound Design: Renganath Ravee (Churli) Best Sound Mixing: Justin Jose (Minnal Murali) Best Sync Sound: Arun Ashok & Sonu K P (Chavittu) Best Choreographer: Arun Lal (Chavittu) Best Dubbing Artist (Female): Devi S Best Makeup Artist: Ranjith Ambady (Aarkkariyam) Best Costume Designer: Melwy J (Minnal Murali) Best Art Director: A V Gokuldas (Thuramukham) Best Visual Effects: Andrew D'crus (Minnal Murali) Best Colorist: Liju Prabhakar (Churuli) Special Jury mention: Jeo Baby (Freedom Fight) Special Jury Award: Sherry Govindan (Avanovilona) A Special Award for the Promising Debut in Direction: Krishnendu Kalesh (Prappeda) Special Award in Any Category for Women/Transgender: Negha S (Antharam). Congratulations to all winners of the Kerala State Film Awards 2022...