The 55th Kerala State Film Awards 2025 will be officially announced on 3rd November 2025 at Ramanilayam, Thrissur. This prestigious event, organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy under the Department of Cultural Affairs, celebrates excellence in Malayalam cinema. The awards recognize the creative brilliance and hard work of actors, directors, technicians, and artists who have contributed significantly to the film industry over the past year.
The announcement ceremony will be led by Minister for Culture and Films, Saji Cherian, in the presence of eminent personalities from the Malayalam film fraternity. A seven-member jury, chaired by veteran actor Prakash Raj, evaluated a diverse selection of films. This year’s competition features strong contenders across genres — from commercial hits to art-house gems — reflecting the depth and richness of Malayalam cinema in 2025.
Below is the complete list of winners for the 55th Kerala State Film Awards 2025. (The winners will be updated here immediately after the official declaration.)
55th Kerala State Film Awards 2025 Winners
| Category | Winner / Film |
|---|---|
| Best Film | Manjummel Boys |
| Best Actor (Male) | Mammootty – Bramayugam |
| Best Actor (Female) | Shamla Hamza – Feminichi Fathima |
| Best Director | Chidambaram S Poduval – Manjummel Boys |
| Best Character Artist (Female) | Lijomol Jose – Nadanna Sambhavam |
| Best Character Artist (Male) | Soubin Shahir – Manjummel BoysSidharth Bharathan – Bramayugam |
| Special Jury Award for Acting (Male) | Tovino Thomas – ARMAsif Ali – Kishkindha Kaandam |
| Special Jury Award for Acting (Female) | Jyothirmayi – BougainvilleaDarshana Rajendran – 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 Story | Prasanna Vithanage – Paradise |
| Best Screenplay | Lajo Jose & Amal Neerad – Bougainvillea |
| Best VFX | ARM |
| Best Dance Choreographer | Bougainvillea |
| Best Costume | Sameera Saneesh – Rekhachithram, Bougainvillea |
| Best Makeup Artist | Ronex Xavier – Bougainvillea, Bramayugam |
| Best Sync Sound | Pani |
| Best Music Director | Sushin Shyam – Bougainvillea |
| Best Background Score | Christo Xavier – Bramayugam |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Lajo Jose & Amal Neerad – Bougainvillea |
| Best Cinematography | Shyju Khalid – Manjummel Boys |
| Best Lyricist (Male) | Vedan – “Kuthanthram” (Manjummel Boys) |
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Zeba Tommy – “Aarorum” (Am Ah) |
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | KS Harisankar – “Kiliye” (ARM) |
| Best Processing Lab / Colorist | Shree Warrier – Manjummel Boys, Bougainvillea |
| Best Sound Design | Shibin Melvin & Abhishek Nair – Manjummel Boys |
| Best Production Design | Ajayan Chalissery – Manjummel Boys |
| Best Editor | Sooraj ES – Kishkindha Kaandam |
| Best Dubbing Artist (Female) | Sayonara Philip – Barroz |
| Best Dubbing Artist (Male) | Bhasi Vaikom – Barroz |
About the Kerala State Film Awards
The Kerala State Film Awards were instituted in 1969 to honour outstanding achievements in Malayalam cinema. Over the years, the awards have earned immense respect for their credibility and artistic integrity. Each year, the ceremony not only acknowledges artistic brilliance but also highlights the evolving landscape of Malayalam storytelling.
As anticipation builds for the 55th edition, film enthusiasts eagerly await to see which movies, performances, and technicians will take home the coveted honours this year. Stay tuned — the official winners list will be updated right after the 3rd November 2025 announcement.
