Team FC
While there were 140 submissions last year, the number has gone up to 154 this year, with Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam and Nna Thaan Case Kodu bagging the top prizes. Notably, Mammootty received his eighth award in the acting category for his performance in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam.
Best Film: Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam
Second Best Film: Adithattu
Best Actor: Mammootty (Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam)
Best Actress: Vincy Aloshious (Rekha)
Best Director: Mahesh Narayanan (Ariyippu)
Special Jury Mention (Acting): Kunchacko Boban (Nna Thaan Case Kodu) and Alencier Ley Lopez (Appan)
Special Jury Mention (Direction): Biswajith S and Rareesh
Special Award in Any Category for Women/Transgender: Shruthi Sharanyam (B 32 Muthal 44 Vare)
Best Character Actor: P P Kunjikrishnan (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)
Best Character Actress: Devi Varma (Saudi Vellakka)
Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value: Nna Thaan Case Kodu
Best Children’s Film: Pallotty 90’s Kids
Best Story Writer: Kamal KM (Pada)
Best Screenplay (Original): Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval (Nna Thaan Case Kodu)