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Kerala State Film Awards 2023: Mammootty, Prithviraj, And Chakochan Competing For Best Actor In Final Round?
Kerala State Film Awards 2023: The end of this month will see the announcement of the Kerala State Film Awards 2023. A total of 42 films have made it to the second round of the Kerala State Film Awards. Out of the 154 films that were submitted, 42 were chosen by two primary juries.
According to reports, a significant number of films selected for the second round were directed by young filmmakers.
The Chief Jury, led by Bengali director and actor Gautam Ghosh, has commenced viewing these films. From the pool of shortlisted films, a final selection of 10 films will be considered for the awards. All major awards will be given to these films, while the films rejected in the preliminary round are less likely to receive an award.
Mammootty, Kunchacko Boban, And Prithviraj Shine
Three Mammootty films have been selected for the second round in the Best Film category. Those three films are Puzhu, Rorschach, and Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam.
Mammootty is leading the competition for the Best Actor category. In addition to his three films shortlisted for the second round, Mammootty's performance in Bheeshma Parvam will also be considered.
Kunchacko Boban is also in the running for the Best Actor award, challenging Mammootty. Three films by Kunchacko Boban have been selected for the second round. His films in the competition are Nna Thaan, Case Kodu, Pada, and Ariyippu. Kunchacko Boban's performance in all three films was outstanding.
Meanwhile, Prithviraj Sukumaran will also be considered for the Best Actor award for his performances in Theerppu and Jana Gana Mana.
Bengali director and actor Gautam Ghosh chairs the final jury, which includes cinematographer Harinair, sound designer D. Yuvraj, actress Gauthami, and playback singer Jency Gregory, along with the chairmen of the sub-committees.
Films such as Mammootty's "Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam," "Bheeshma Parvam," "Rorschach," "Puzhu," Mohanlal's "Bro Daddy," "Twelfth Man," "Alone," and "Monster," Prithviraj's "Jana Gana Mana," "Kaduva," "Kaapa," "Theerppu," "Gold," and Kunchacko Boban's "Nna Thaan Case Kodu," "Ariyippu," "Pada," and "Pakalum Pathiravum" were reportedly among the films in the primary round.
Lijo Jose Pellissery's "Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam" and Tarun Murthy's "Saudi Vellakka" received awards at various film festivals. Many films with diverse themes that attracted public attention participated in the primary round. "Nna Thaan Case Kodu" is one such film, with Kunchacko Boban portraying a thief.
