The Kerala State Film Awards 2026 were anticipated to be held around October 25, 2026. Want to know more about the awards ceremony? Dive into this article from the National Film Awards 2025.
The 56th Kerala State Film Awards is anticipated to be held on October 25, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The award ceremony is held every year to celebrate the best works in Malayalam Cinema in the year 2025.
The awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, and are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs, and are presented by the Chief Minister of Kerala.
The year 2025 showcased a powerful array of standout male performances in Malayalam cinema, prompting cinephiles and critics to share their predictions on the potential winners.
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55th Kerala State Film Awards 2025 Date & Venue
| Event | 55th Kerala State Film Awards |
| Date | 25th October 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Trivandrum, Kerala |
| Hosted By | Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala |
| Live Streaming | Not Known |
Kerala State Film Awards 2026
The Kerala State Film Awards 2026 continues the legacy of honoring excellence in Malayalam Cinema, showcasing the industry’s remarkable storytelling, artistic brilliance, and technical innovation.
Previous year winners of the 55th Kerala State Film Awards, like Mammootty, Manjummel Boys, Bramayugam, Feminichi Fathima, highlighted the diversity and creativity flourishing in Kerala’s film industry.
As anticipation built for the 56th Kerala State Film Awards, cinephiles eagerly awaited another year for groundbreaking performances, visionary direction, and cinematic achievements that continue to elevate Malayalam cinema on the national stage.
Kerala State Film Awards 2026 Jury
The awardees are decided by an independent jury formed by the academy and the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. The jury usually consists of eminent personalities from the film field.
Kerala State Film Awards Category
- Best Film
- Best Actress
- Best Actor
- Best Director
- Best Character Artist (Female)
- Best Character Artist (Male)
- Special Jury Award
- Best Second Film
- Best Debut Director
- Best Popular Film
- Special Jury Award for Women/Transgender People
- Best Screenwriter
- Best Original Screenplay
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Best Music Director
- Best Background Score
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Where to Watch Kerala State Film Awards 2026?
Live streaming details for the 2026 Kerala State Film Awards are not yet available. The event will likely be streamed online through the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy website or other media platforms.
55th Kerala State Film Awards 2025 Winners List
Here’s the full list of Kerala State Film Awards 2025 winners:
Best Film: Manjummel Boys
Best Actress – Shamla Hamza, Feminichi Fathima
Best Actor – Mammootty, Bramayugam
Best Director – Chidambaram S Poduval, Manjummel Boys
Best Character Artist (Female) – Lijomol Jose, Nadanna Sambhavam
Best Character Artist (Male) – Soubin Shahir (Manjummel Boys) and Sidharth Bharathan (Bramayugam)
Special Jury Award – Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas, Darshana Rajendran, Jyothirmayi, Paradise
Best Second Film – Feminichi Fathima
Best Debut Director – Fasil Muhammed, Feminichi Fathima
Best Popular Film – Premalu
Special Jury award for women/transgender people – Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine As Light
Best Screenwriter – Prasanna Vithanage, Paradise
Best Original Screenplay – Chidambaram S Poduval, Manjummel Boys
Best Adapted Screenplay – Lajo Jose and Amal Neerad, Bougainvillea
Best Music Director – Sushin Shyam, Bougainvillea
Best Background Score – Christo Xavier, Bramayugam
Best Lyricist – Vedan for “Kuthanthram” from Manjummel Boys
Best Playback Singer (Female) – Zeba Tommy for “Aarorum” in Am Ah
Best Playback Singer (Male) – KS Harisankar for “Kiliye” in ARM
Best Editor – Sooraj ES, Kishkindha Kaandam
Best Cinematography – Shyju Khalid, Manjummel Boys
Best Production Design – Ajayan Chalissery, Manjummel Boys
Best VFX – Jithin Laal, Albert Thomas, Anuradha Mukherjee, and Salim Lahir, ARM
Best Choreography – Sumesh Sunder and Jishnudas MV, Bougainvillea
Best Costume – Sameera Saneesh, Rekhachithram, and Bougainvillea
Best Makeup Artist – Ronex Xavier, Bougainvillea and Bramayugam
Best processing lab/colorist – Srik Varier, Manjummel Boys, Bougainvillea
Best Sync Sound – Ajayan Adat, Pani
Best Sound Design – Shijin Melvin Hutton and Abhishek Nair, Manjummel Boys
Best Sound Mixing – Fazal A Backer and Shijin Melvin Hutton, Manjummel Boys
Best Dubbing Artist (Female) – Sayonara Philip, Barroz
Best Dubbing Artist (Male) – Bhasi Vaikom, Barroz
Best Book on Cinema – Penpattu Thaaraal – Malayala Cinemapattukalile Pennaavishkaranangal by C.S.Meenakshi
Best Article on Cinema – Maayunna Nalukettukalum – Malayalam Cinemayum Maarunna Bhaavukathvngalum by Valsan Vathussery
Special Jury Award for Article of Cinema – Samyathinte Vistheernam by Noufal Mariyam Blathoor
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