Kerala State Film Awards 2024: ‘Manjummel Boys’ best film

South First Desk Nov 03, 2025 Movies

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[{"selector":"#anim-3ba044dd-dded-45e9-9f94-574345717c5a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.843749786673241%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Movies Veteran actor Mammootty was named Best Actor for his haunting portrayal in Bramayugam, Read the article

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