🏆 Kerala State Film Awards 2025: Mammootty Wins Best Actor, Shamla Hamza Shines as Best Actress
Thiruvananthapuram, November 3, 2025 — The winners of the 55th Kerala State Film Awards 2025 were announced, celebrating the finest talents in the Malayalam film industry. The prestigious awards, organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy under the Department of Cultural Affairs, recognized both veteran icons and promising new faces this year.
🌟 Major Winners
- Best Actor: Mammootty for his powerhouse performance in “Bramayugam”
- Best Actress: Shamla Hamza for her poignant role in “Feminichi Fathima”
- Best Film: Manjummel Boys — directed by Chidambaram, the film swept multiple categories including direction, cinematography, and sound design
- Total Films Considered: Over 120 Malayalam films were reviewed by a seven-member jury headed by acclaimed filmmaker Prakash Raj.
🕴️ Mammootty Makes History
Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty, at age 74, has created history by winning his 7th Best Actor Award, the most ever by a single actor in the history of the Kerala State Film Awards.
His role in Bramayugam was described by the jury as “a masterclass in transformation, restraint, and emotional power.”
Speaking to the media after the announcement, Mammootty said,
“Awards are not competitions — they are milestones in a journey. Every role I play is a new beginning.”
Fans and critics alike have hailed him as the “Timeless G.O.A.T of Malayalam Cinema.”
🌸 Shamla Hamza — The New Face of Excellence
The biggest surprise — and delight — of the evening was Shamla Hamza, who bagged the Best Actress Award for her breakout performance in Feminichi Fathima.
Her portrayal of Fathima, a woman navigating the complexities of identity, family, and self-respect, earned widespread praise for its emotional honesty.
Shamla dedicated her win to “every woman whose voice goes unheard in society,” and thanked her director and crew for “believing in a new face.”
🎬 Manjummel Boys Sweeps the Ceremony
The crowd-favorite Manjummel Boys emerged as the Best Film, dominating multiple categories including:
- Best Film
- Best Direction
- Best Cinematography
- Best Sound Design
The survival thriller, based on a real incident, was lauded for its technical brilliance and gripping emotional depth. The film’s success underlines the growing global appeal of Malayalam cinema.
🏅 Jury and Organization
The awards were organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, with Prakash Raj serving as the head of the jury.
This year’s panel reportedly reviewed over 128 entries, assessing each based on creativity, storytelling, technical finesse, and cultural relevance.
🔍 Industry Impact — A Blend of Experience and Fresh Talent
The 2025 edition of the Kerala State Film Awards showcased the perfect blend of veteran mastery and new-age creativity.
- Mammootty’s record-breaking win reaffirmed his dominance in Malayalam cinema.
- Shamla Hamza’s emergence symbolizes the rise of young, socially conscious actors.
- Manjummel Boys’ multiple wins prove that Malayalam cinema is setting new benchmarks in realism and production quality.
📰 Conclusion
The Kerala State Film Awards 2025 have once again reinforced the artistic power and cultural depth of Malayalam cinema.
While Mammootty continues to redefine excellence, newcomers like Shamla Hamza are ensuring the industry’s bright and inclusive future.
As one jury member said,
“Malayalam cinema’s strength lies in its truth — and this year’s winners represent that truth beautifully.”