The prestigious 55th Kerala State Film Awards for 2025 were announced in a highly anticipated ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram, celebrating the finest achievements in Malayalam cinema. The awards recognized exceptional talent across 31 categories, with the jury highlighting groundbreaking performances and technical excellence.
Major Award Winners
The top honors saw intense competition with several notable films and artists receiving recognition for their outstanding contributions to the industry.
Best Film and Director
Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey emerged as the biggest winner, securing the coveted Best Film award. Director Ratheesh Balakrishna Poduval received the Best Director honor for the same film, marking a significant achievement for the production team.
Acting Excellence
In the acting categories, Basil Joseph claimed the Best Actor award for his powerful performance in Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, while Aishwarya Lekshmi earned the Best Actress honor for her remarkable work in the same film.
Supporting Roles Recognition
The supporting actor categories saw Suraj Venjaramoodu winning Best Character Actor for his role in Appan, and Rajisha Vijayan receiving Best Character Actress for her performance in Palthu Janwar.
Special Jury and Debut Awards
Darshana Rajendran received a Special Jury Mention for her performance in Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, while Vineeth Thattil earned the Best Debut Director award for Dear Vaappi.
Technical Excellence Winners
- Best Cinematographer: Sameer Thahir for Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer
- Best Music Director: Rex Vijayan for Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer
- Best Background Score: Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair for Kathanar
- Best Sound Design: Vishnu Govind for Kathanar
- Best Editor: Noufal Abdullah for Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey
Popular Choice Awards
The audience favorites included Manju Warrier as Most Popular Actress and Tovino Thomas as Most Popular Actor, reflecting their massive fan following and box office appeal.
The 55th Kerala State Film Awards demonstrated the vibrant diversity and creative excellence of Malayalam cinema, with winners representing various genres and storytelling approaches that have captivated audiences throughout the year.
