Published Oct 18, 2023 | 4:45 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 18, 2023 | 5:06 PM
Malayalam films at 69th National Film Awards. (Supplied)
The Malayalam cinema shined at the 69th National Film Awards ceremony as some key awards were bagged by Malayalam filmmakers.
The awards event was organised at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on Tuesday, 17 October.
Here’s the list of Malayalam film personalities who received the honours from the President of India Draupadi Murmu:
Malayalam actor Indrans, who played the role of Oliver Twist in the movie Home, got a special mention for his acting at the 69th National Awards.
The movie also received the Best Malayalam Film Award.
Released in 2021, Home is considered one of the best feel-good films in Malayalam. It was premiered via Amazon Prime and received a good reception from the audience.
It is directed by Rojin Thomas and produced by Vijay Babu under his Friday Productions banner.
Vijay Babu received the award at the ceremony.
Meppadiyan (2022) director Vishnu Mohan received the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director.
It marked actor Unni Mukundan’s debut production venture. It also featured Unni Mukundan in the lead. The movie was well-received by the family audience.
Unni’s father received the award on behalf of the production house UMF.
Later, the actor wrote an emotional note on social media after the award ceremony: “Today, I stand tall as a proud son, happily looking at my father receiving his National Recognition from the Honourable President.”
#Meppadiyan, the story of a common man, somehow resonated with my personal life, possibly one reason why I took up the project. Today, I stand tall as a proud son, happily looking at my father receiving his National Recognition from the Honourable President.. pic.twitter.com/MOpmSqwdfS
— Unni Mukundan (@Iamunnimukundan) October 17, 2023
Nayattu (2021) was an intense movie about the caste system prevailing in the police department. A realistic movie, it had Kunchako Boban and Joju George in the lead roles.
Nimisha Sajayan appeared in a significant role.
Directed by Martin Prakkat., Nayattu was lauded by critics for its content and taking.
Shahi Kabir’s script was widely applauded, and he won the National Award for Best Screenplay.
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The Best Audiography Award was bagged by Shinos Rahman and Sajas Rahman’s Chavittu (2022). It was received by Arun Asok and Sonu KP.
The movie featured newcomers — Akhil Kunnathery, Rajesh Kuruvambalam, Arun Lal, and Mithun Lal — in the lead roles.
Chavittu is about a theatre troupe that puts up a stage play. It depicts the long tiring wait before the start of the play.
Krishand’s Aavasavyuham (2022) bagged the award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation.
It is made both as a documentary and fiction. It is one of the most unique films ever made in Malayalam.
The plot of Aavasavyham revolves around a mysterious man who reaches Puthuvype. What happens after his arrival forms the crux of the flick.
69th #NationalFilmAwards
President Droupadi Murmu presents the award for the Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation to ‘Aavasavyuham’ (Malayalam), produced and directed by Krishand R K#69thNationalFilmAwards@krishand_rk pic.twitter.com/IwKCyxxynL
— Office of Mr. Anurag Thakur (@Anurag_Office) October 17, 2023
