55th Kerala State Film Awards: Announcement date, time, top contenders for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Film and more

55th Kerala State Film Awards: Mammootty and Mohanlal are vying for the top honour, while Asif Ali is another actor who is strongly rumoured to finally win the Best Actor Award.

Asif Ali, Mammootty, Mohanlal

The 55th edition of the Kerala State Film Awards will be declared soon, with the likes of Mammootty and Mohanlal vying for the top honour yet again. Asif Ali is another actor who is strongly rumoured to finally win the Best Actor Award. Around 128 films were initially submitted before the jury, headed by noted Tamil actor Prakash Raj, that has shortlisted 38. From the Awards announcement date and time, to the top contenders for Best Actor, Actress and Best Film, here is everything you need to know about the 55th Kerala State Film Awards.

When will Kerala State Film Awards be announced

Kerala State Film Awards will be announced on November 3, 2025. Online trackers say the awards will be announced by the Kerala government at 3pm.

Who will be the Best Actor

Malayalam news channels have been saying that veteran actor Mammootty is in a neck-and-neck race with Asif Ali for the Best Actor Award. Mammootty’s terrific portrayal as Kodumon Potti in Bramayugam could win him yet another Kerala state award. Asif Ali, on the other hand, impressed with performances in a bunch of films, including Kishkindha Kaandam. Mohanlal too finds a spot on the list for Malaikottai Vaaliban, the Lijo Jose Pellissery film which failed to impress the fans at the time of its release. Others who are said to be on the list include Fahadh Faasil for Aavesham, and Tovino Thomas for Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM).

Who will be Best Actress

Shamla Hamsa who led the acclaimed Feminichi Fathima is said to be in contention for Best Actress. Other names include Kani Kusruthi and Divya Prabha for All We Imagine as Light, which won accolades at Cannes. Nazriya Nazim also finds a spot for her film Sookshmadarshini, which marked her return to the big screen after 4 years. Surabhi Lakshmi, who played Manikyam in Tovino’s ARM, has also made it to the final round, as per Manorama News. Anaswara Rajan is also a strong contender for her performance in Rekhachithram, starring Asif Ali.

Best Film, Most Popular Film

Mammootty’s Bramayugam is also said to be in contention for Best Film, along with Feminichi Fathima which interestingly is backed by his son Dulquer Salmaan. Victoria is another film in contention.

Also read: Feminichi Fathima Review: Fasil Muhammed's light-hearted take on addressing patriarchy is nothing less than perfect

The most popular film too seems to be a tough choice with the likes of Manjummel Boys, and Kishkindha Kaandam in a tough race. Ajayante Randam Moshanam, Naslen's rom-com Premalu and even the brutal actioner Marco, starring Unni Mukundan, are said to have made it to the shortlist.

Also read: Manjummel Boys review: Chidambaram carves an earnest rescue thriller that relies on emotions to carry it

FAQs

Q. Who will win the Kerala State Best Actor Award?

A. Mammootty and Asif Ali are the strong contenders for the Kerala State Best Actor Award. Mohanlal is also said to be in the shortlist.

Q. When will the Kerala State Film Awards be declared?

A. The Kerala State Film Awards will be declared on November 3, 2025, as per reports.

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