With the 55th Kerala State Film Awards anticipated to be announced in August 2025, excitement is growing, especially around one of the most closely followed categories, Best Actor. The year 2024 showcased a powerful array of standout male performances in Malayalam cinema, prompting cinephiles and critics to share their predictions on the potential winners.
However, the date for the main event for the 2025 Kerala State Film Awards is yet to be confirmed by the committee. It is anticipated to be held at Trivandrum, Kerala. To know more about the Kerala State Film Awards 2025 ceremony, read this guide to know their venue, timing, date, hosts, and tickets prices.
Kerala State Film Awards 2025 Details
| Event | 55th Kerala State Film Awards |
| Date | 18th August |
| Time | 12:00 PM |
| Venue | Trivandrum Kerala |
| Hosted By | Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala |
| Live Streaming | Not Known |
55th Kerala State Film Awards
As in previous years, the veteran actor Mammootty, once again in discussion as a strong contender for the prestigious award. As reported, his performance in Bramayugam (2024) has widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences positioning him as a likely nominee.
Should he win, it would be his seventh Best Actor award at the state level. In 2023, he cliamed his sixth for Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2022), and was also a frontrunner in the 54th edition for Kaathal – The Core (2023).
However, that year’s award went to Prithviraj Sukumaran for his role in Aadujeevitham. Among notable contenders is Asif Ali who has garnered critical praise for his diverse performances in four 2024 films: Thalavan, Adios Amigos, Level Cross, Kishkindha Kaandam.
This isn’t his first time nearing a win, he was previously a finalist for Kaattu (2017) and Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha (2019), but narrowly missed out.
His supporters are hopeful that 2024 could finally be his year to take home his first state award.
According to reports, Vijayaraghvan who shared the screen with Asif Ali in Kishkindha Kaandam, is also a strong contender. His performance is being hailed as one of the most impactful of the year.
At the same time, Mohanlal (Malaikottai Vaaliban), Fahadh Faasil (Aavesham), and Tovino Thomas (Ajayante Randam Moshanam) are also being speculated as strong contenders.
Tovino’s portrayal of three distinct characters, Ajayan, Maniyan, and Neeliyathu Kunjikelu in a single storyline has earned particular acclaim from fans.
Where to Watch Kerala State Film Awards 2025?
Live streaming details for the 2025 awards are not yet available. The event will likely be streamed online, potentially through the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy website or other media platforms.
Kerala State Film Awards 2025 Winners List
Here we have provide a curated list of 2024 Kerala State Film Awards winners, to rememorize your memorable moments of the previous year. The winners of the 55th Kerala State Film Awards are yet to announced.
Best Editor – Sangeeth Prathap for Little Miss Rawther.
Best Art Design- Mohandas for 2018- Everyone is a Hero.
Best Sound Mixing- Rasul Pookkutty.
Best Sound Design – Jayadevan Chakkalath, Anil Radhakrishnan for Ullozhukku …
Best Colourist- Vysakh for Aadujeevitham …Best Dubbing Artist for Roshan Mathew for films Ullozhukku, Valatty …
Best Makeup Artist- Ranjit Ambat for Aadujeevitham …
Best Dubbing Artist – for Roshan Mathew for films Ullozhukku, Valatty …
Special Jury Mention: Best Debutant Award- Faazil Razak for Thadavu
Best People’s Film- Aadujeevitham…
Special Jury Mention Award for Best Film – Gaganachari…
Special Jury Mention Award- K R Gokul (Aadujeevitham) Sudhi Kozhikode (Kaathal)…
Award For Best Book: Mazahvil Kannil Koode by Kishore Kumar.
Best Character Actor (Male)– Vijayaraghavan…
Best character actor- Sreeshma Chandran for Pombalai Orumai…
Best Child Artist Female – Thennal Abhilash for Sesham Mike-il Fathima…
Best screenplay writer – Rohit MG Krishnan for Iratta …
Best Screenplay (Adaptation) for Blessy for ‘Aadujeevitham’ …
Best lyricist- Hareesh Mohanan for ‘Chaaver’ …
Best Music Composer- Justin Varghese for ‘Chaaver’ …
Best music composer (background music)– Mathews Pullikkal for ‘Kaathal The Core’ …
Best playback singer (Male)– Vidhyadharan Master (Jananam 1947) …
Best playback singer (Female)- Ann Aami …
Best Film Award for ‘Kaathal- The Core’ by director Jeo Baby ...
Best Second Film- Iratta directed by Rohit MG Krishnan …
Best Director- Blessy (Aadujeevitham) …
Best Actor- Prithviraj (Aadujeevitham) …
Best Female Actors- Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Beena R Chandran (Thadavu)
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