Mammootty's
Triumph-Sixth
Kerala
State
Film
Award
for
Best
Actor:
Mammootty
clinches
his
sixth
Kerala
State
Film
Award
for
Best
Actor
in
a
remarkable
portrayal
of
James/Sundaram
in
'Nanpakal
Nerathu
Mayakkam,'
skillfully
directed
by
Lijo
Jose
Pellissery,
which
also
secured
the
Best
Film
award.
Mammootty's
exceptional
performances
in
'Puzhu'
and
'Rorschach'
also
contributed
significantly
to
this
achievement.
After
a
fourteen-year
wait,
Mammootty
once
again
receives
the
State
Film
Award
for
Best
Actor.
Mammootty
vs.
Mohanlal
-
Kerala
State
Film
Awards
Saga
Mammootty's
journey
at
the
Kerala
State
Film
Awards
began
in
1981,
when
he
first
won
the
second
Best
Actor
award
for
'Ahimsa'
and
then
in
1984,
he
won
the
Best
Actor
award
for
the
first
time
with
the
film
'Adiyozhukkukal.'
In
1989,
he
claimed
the
Best
Actor
award
for
outstanding
performances
in
'Oru
Vadakkan
Veeragatha,'
'Mrigaya,'
and
'Mahayanam.'
Continuing
his
success,
he
received
the
Best
Actor
award
in
1993
for
'Vidheyan,'
'Ponthan
Mada,'
and
'Vatsalyam.'
His
brilliance
in
'Kaazhcha'
earned
him
the
Best
Actor
award
in
2004,
and
in
2009,
he
was
honoured
for
his
role
in
'Paleri
Manikyam:
Oru
Pathirakolapathakathinte
Katha.'
Additionally,
he
was
bestowed
with
the
Special
Jury
Award
in
1985
for
exceptional
portrayals
in
'Yathra'
and
'Nirakkoottu.'
As
for
Mohanlal,
his
debut
State
Award
for
Best
Actor
was
in
1986
for
his
exceptional
performance
in
'T.
P.
Balagopalan
M.
A.'
His
prowess
continued
to
shine,
with
victories
in
1991
for
'Abhimanyu,'
'Ulladakkam,'
and
'Kilukkam,'
followed
by
wins
in
1995
for
'Spadikam'
and
'Kaalapani.'
The
year
1999
brought
another
Best
Actor
award
for
'Vanaprastham,'
and
in
2005,
he
was
recognised
for
his
role
in
'Thanmathra.'
The
year
2007
saw
him
secure
the
award
for
'Paradesi.'
Additionally,
Mohanlal
was
honoured
with
the
State
Film
Award
Special
Jury
Award
for
his
exceptional
performance
in
the
1988
film
'Padamudra.'
Notably,
as
a
producer,
he
claimed
the
State
Film
Award
for
Best
Second
Film
in
1991
for
'Bharatham'
and
again
in
1995
for
'Kalapani.'
Throughout
the
years,
the
Kerala
State
Film
Awards
have
witnessed
a
captivating
battle
of
legends
between
the
iconic
actors
Mammootty
and
Mohanlal.
Both
stalwarts
of
Malayalam
cinema,
they
have
left
an
indelible
mark
on
the
industry
with
their
exceptional
performances
and
unmatched
talent.
Their
journey
at
the
prestigious
awards
has
been
nothing
short
of
remarkable,
with
each
actor
showcasing
their
versatility
and
brilliance
in
various
roles.
Mammootty's
sixth
Kerala
State
Film
Award
for
Best
Actor
further
cements
his
status
as
a
powerhouse
performer,
while
Mohanlal's
multiple
wins
stand
as
a
testament
to
his
enduring
legacy
in
the
industry.
While
the
healthy
competition
between
these
two
legends
continues,
one
thing
remains
certain
-
the
impact
of
Mammootty
and
Mohanlal
on
the
Kerala
State
Film
Awards
will
be
cherished
for
generations
to
come.
Their
journey
serves
as
an
inspiration
for
aspiring
actors.
As
fans
eagerly
await
their
future
performances
and
the
next
chapter
in
this
epic
saga,
one
thing
is
undeniable:
Mammootty
and
Mohanlal's
legacy
will
forever
shine
bright
in
the
annals
of
Kerala
State
Film
Awards
history.