Did Mohanlal Send Heartfelt Congratulations to 'Ichakka' Mammootty for Winning the Kerala State Film Awards?
                                    
                                    
                                    
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Key Takeaways
- Mohanlal congratulated Mammootty for winning Best Actor.
 - Shamla Hamza received Best Actress award.
 - Chidambaram won Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
 - "Manjummel Boys" was awarded Best Movie.
 - The event showcased the vibrant talent in Malayalam cinema.
 
Kerala, Nov 4 (NationPress) The beloved star of Mollywood, Mohanlal, expressed his affection towards 'Ichakka' Mammootty for securing the title of 'Best Actor' at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards.
In a heartfelt message on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, Mohanlal wrote, "Warmest congratulations to all the winners of the Kerala State Film Awards! Special love to my Ichakka for claiming the Best Actor award (sic)."
He also congratulated all the awardees, mentioning, "Kudos to Shamla Hamza for winning Best Actress, and to Chidambaram for taking home the Best Director award. A huge round of applause for Manjummal Boys as the Best Movie. I also commend Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas, Jyothirmayi, and Darshana Rajendran for their remarkable performances this year."
The Malayalam superstar Mammootty was recognized for his impressive role in the horror thriller "Bramayugam", directed by Rahul Sadasivan.
Moreover, Shamla Hamza earned the Best Actress award for her outstanding performance in Fasil Muhammed's "Feminichi Fathima".
Chidambaram, who directed the survival thriller "Manjummel Boys", not only received the Best Director award but also the accolade for Best Original Screenplay.
In addition, "Manjummal Boys" was crowned the Best Movie of the year.
The results of the 55th Kerala State Film Awards were revealed in a press conference led by Saji Cherian, the Minister of Cultural Affairs.
The esteemed jury, chaired by actor Prakash Raj, included renowned figures such as director Ranjan Pramod, filmmaker Jibu Jacob, screenwriter Santhosh Echikkanam, playback singer Gayathri Ashokan, sound designer and director Nithin Lukose, and actor, writer, and dubbing artist Baghyalakshmi.
Regarding "Bramayugam", produced by YNOT Studios and Night Shift Studios, the film features stars like Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan, Amalda Liz, and Manikandan R. Achari in significant roles.
Launched on February 15, 2024, "Bramayugam" emerged as a box office triumph, ranking among the top-grossing Malayalam films of 2024.