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52nd Kerala State Film Awards
The 52nd Kerala State Film Awards, presented by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy were announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs, Saji Cheriyan in Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration populati ... on 27 May 2022. A total of 142 films competed for the awards. Writing category Awards All award recipients receive a cash prize, certificate and statuette. Jury Mention All recipients receive a certificate and statuette. Film category Jury Awards All award recipients receive a cash prize, certificate and statuette. Special Jury Mention All recipients receive a certificate and statuette. Special Award in Any Category for Women/Transgender All recipients receive a certificate and statuette. References External links *https://www.keralafilm.com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Chalachitra Academy
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Thiruvithamkoor. Spread over , Kerala is the 21st largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state. The Chera dynasty was the first prominent kingdom based in Kerala. The Ay kingdom in the deep south and the Ezhimala kingdom in the north formed the other kingdoms in the early years of the Common Era (CE). The region had been a prominent spice exporter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dwarak Warrier
Hareendranath Dwarak Warrier (Malayalam:ഹരീന്ദ്രനാഥ് ദ്വാരക് വാര്യർ ), better known as Dwarak Warrier is an Indian Sound Designer and Sound Mixer. He has worked in Hindi, Malayalam, and French cinemas. Biography Dwarak Warrier, who hails from Thiruvananthapuram, is a 1992 graduate from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. He is known for his association with director Ram Gopal Varma. He is currently working as Content Services Engineer at Dolby Laboratories. Filmography Feature films Short films Documentaries Awards Filmfare Awards * 2004 – Best Sound Design – '' Bhoot'' * 2005 – Best Sound Design – ''Dhoom'' * 2008 – Best Sound Design – '' Johnny Gaddaar'' Screen Awards * 2002 – Best Sound Design – '' Company'' * 2004 – Best Sound Design – '' Bhoot'' Zee Cine Awards * 2004 – Best Audiography – '' Bhoot'' Bollywood Movie Awards * 2004 – Best Soun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Best Actor
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor is an honour, begun in 1969, presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India to an actor for best performance in a Malayalam film. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala. Since 1998, the awards have been constituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous, non-profit institution functioning under the Department of Cultural Affairs. The awardees are decided by an independent jury constituted every year. They are announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister. Throughout the years, accounting for ties and repeat winners, the Government of Kerala has presented a total of 55 Best Actor awards to 32 different actors. The recipients receive a figurine, a certificate, and a cash prize of . Several actors have won the honour for more than one film in a given year. As of 2020, the only actor to have won the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dileesh Pothan
Dileesh Philip (born 19 February 1980), also known as Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film director, actor and producer, who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut with the 2016 comedy drama film ''Maheshinte Prathikaaram'', starring Fahadh Faasil. The film received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award at the 64th National Film Awards. Pothan also won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam, Best Director Award at the 64th Filmfare Awards South. Pothan began his career as an associate director to the 2010 film ''9 KK Road''. He served as an assistant director under Aashiq Abu, assisting in five of Aashiq's films. He made his acting debut as a film director in one scene in Aashiq Abu's 2011 film ''Salt N' Pepper''. His second directional was ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' (2017), which was also a critical and commercial hit. ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' won the Best Feature Film in Malayala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joji (film)
''Joji'' , or stylized as ''JOJI'' is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Dileesh Pothan and written by Syam Pushkaran. The story is inspired by William Shakespeare's play ''Macbeth''. The film was produced by Bhavana Studios in association with Working Class Hero, and Fahadh Faasil and Friends. Fahadh Faasil plays the title character, while Baburaj, Shammi Thilakan, and Unnimaya Prasad play other pivotal roles. The plot revolves around a wealthy family of three sons and a father living in the countryside of Kerala. Principal photography took place from November 2020 to January 2021, shot extensively in Kottayam. ''Joji'' released through the OTT service Amazon Prime Video on 7 April 2021 to wide critical acclaim. Plot Joji, an engineering dropout, along with elder brothers Jomon and Jaison lead a life of fear under their dominating father Kuttappan. The family also includes Jaison's wife Bincy and Jomon's teenage son Popy. They live in a vast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Best Director
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director is an honour presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India since 1969. It is given to a film director who has exhibited outstanding direction while working in the Malayalam film industry. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala. Since 1998, the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit organisation functioning under the Department of Cultural Affairs, has been exercising control over the awards. The recipients are decided by an independent jury formed by the academy. They are declared by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister. The first Kerala State Film Awards ceremony was held in 1970 with cinematographer-director A. Vincent receiving the Best Director award for his work in '' Nadhi'' (1969). Throughout the years, accounting for ties and repeat winners, the Government of Kerala has presented a total ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharaf U Dheen
Sharafudheen, professionally credited as Sharaf U Dheen, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut in 2013 with ''Neram''. He got his breakthrough by portraying the role of ''Girirajan Kozhi'' in '' Premam'' (2015). Sharaf U Dheen's known for both his comedic and villain roles. He's best known for his roles in the films ''Paavada'' (2015), '' Happy Wedding'' (2016), '' Pretham'' (2016), '' Georgettan's Pooram'' (2017), ''Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' (2017), '' Varathan'' (2018), '' Neeyum Njanum'' (2019), '' Children's Park'' (2019), ''Virus'' (2019), '' Anjaam Pathiraa'' (2020), ''Halal Love Story'' (2020), and '' Aarkkariyam'' (2021). Early and personal life Sharafudheen hails from Aluva in the district of Ernakulam, Kerala. After having completed his studies, he marked his expertise in many industries. He later established a Travel Company at his hometown before foraying into Cinema. He is married to Beema from Changanassery in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chavittu
''Chavittu'' () is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written, edited and directed by Rahman brothers, Shinos & Sajas. The film is the maiden production of actor Sharaf U Dheen under the banner ''Sharafudheen & Friends''. The members of the Little Earth Theatre troupe based in Malappuram form the major cast of the film. A hybrid of documentary and dramatisation, the film pays homage to the talented and hardworking theatre artists while juxtaposing it with the hypocrisy of the supposed elite society. The film premiered at the ''Harbour'' section of International Film Festival Rotterdam and also got screened at 25th International Film Festival of Kerala in the ''Malayalam Cinema Today'' category. The film was awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film at 52nd Kerala State Film Awards. Synopsis Somewhere in the Indian state of Kerala, a theatre company prepares for its performance during festivities. They arrive early, rehearse their piece, and put the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Development Corporation
Kerala State Film Development Corporation (abbreviated as KSFDC), is an organization founded by the Government of Kerala, India for promoting the film market in the state. It was founded in 1975, a period when the production of Malayalam films were centered in Madras (now Chennai). KSFDC was formed with an objective of moving the Malayalam film industry from Madras to Kerala. At the time of its inception, it was the first of its kind organization for film development under public sector in India. KSFDC organised the International Film Festival of Kerala annually until 1998, after which its management was handed over to the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. KSFDC is the founder of the Chithranjali Studio. KSFDC owns a cinema exhibition network of ten theatres across Kerala. KSFDC also works as a production agency which makes public interest documentary films and short films for the Government of Kerala. Shaji N. Karun is appointed as the new chairman of Kerala State Film Develo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishiddho
''Nishiddho'' is a 2022 Indian Malayalam, Bangla, Tamil-language film directed by Tara Ramanujan, featuring Kani Kusruti and Tanmay Dhanania in lead roles. It is produced by Kerala State Film Development Corporation. Cast * Kani Kusruti as Chaavi * Tanmay Dhanania as Rudra * Santha Jagannathan as Kathamma / Paatti Production The film is the debut of director Tara Ramanujan. It is produced by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation to support aspiring women filmmakers. Nishiddho was awarded Best Film at Ottawa Indian Film Festival, Canada. Nishiddho also won Best Indian Director at IFFK and Second Best Film at Kerala State Film Awards 2022. It was screened at NYIFF New York, BIFFES Bengaluru, KIFF Kolkata, DIFF Dhaka, and NGIIFF Frankfurt/Koln. Reception Prathibha Joy critic of ''OTTplay HT Media is an Indian mass media company based in Delhi, India. It has holdings in print, electronic and digital media. HT Media's flagship newspaper is the ''Hindustan Times'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Second Best Film
The Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film is an award presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India to the second best film in Malayalam cinema. The awards are managed directly by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy under the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala Government of Kerala is the subnational government of the Indian state of Kerala. The government is led by a chief minister, who selects all the other ministers. The chief minister and their most senior ministers belong to the supreme decision .... Winners Kerala State Film Award for Third Best Film The Kerala State Film Award for Third Best Film was an award presented from 1969 to 1972, afterwards, it was discontinued. See also * Kerala State Film Award for Best Film References External linksOfficial website {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishand RK
Krishand RK, who also goes by the mononym Krishand, is an Indian filmmaker, director, screenwriter and cinematographer who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is a recipient of 69th National Film Award and two Kerala State Film Award and a Padmarajan Award for his film '' Aavasavyuham''. Early life and education Krishand received his Bachelor of Technology from Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology in Kerala. He got his Master of Design from IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay. Career Krishand began his career in 2012 as a screen Writer in the short film Flames. He has also scripted and directed the short films, ''Mombattiyan'', '' Bhagavthikaavile Paapikal''. In 2018, the web series ''Utsaha Ithihasam'' which was streamed on Zee5, directed by Krishand has received a nomination in the Seoul Webfest and won Best Dramedy award. In 2018, he made his debut in Malayalam movie industry as a director on the feature film ''Vrithakrithyilulla Chathuram''. It competed in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
