Kerala State Film Awards 2019: Here’s the complete list of the winners

The 50th Kerala State Film Awards- 2019 took place today. Cultural minister AK Balan announced the awards in the press meet. A panel led by ace cinematographer Madhu Ambat has made the decisions. Suraj Venjaramoodu won the Best Actor award for his performance in movies ‘Android Kunjappan Version 5.25’ and ‘Vikruthi’, while Kani Kusruthi won the best actress award for the movie ‘Biriyani’. The yet to be released movie ‘Vasanthi’ was selected as the best film, while Lijo Jose Pellissery has won the award for best direction. Here’s the complete list of winners from the 50th

Kerala State Film Awards

.Best Actor –

Suraj Venjarmmoodu

(Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikruthi)Best Actress – Kani Kusruti (Biriyani)Best Director – Lijo Jose Pellissery (Jallikattu)Best Film – VasanthiSecond Best Film – KenjiraBest Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value - Kumbalangi NightsBest Character Actor – Fahad Faasil (Kumbalangi Nights)Best Character Actress – Swasika (Vasanthi)Best Debut Director – Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval (Android Kunjappan Version 5.25)Best Playback Singer (Male) – Najeem ArshadBest Playback Singer (Female) – Madhushree NarayananBest Music Director – Sushin Shyam ( Kumbalangi Nights)Best Art Director – JyothishBest Sync Sound – Madhavan NairBest Dubbing Artist (Male) – Vineeth (Lucifer)Jury Award for Best VFX – Sidharth Priyadarshan (Marakkar: Arabikdalinte Simham)Special Jury mention (Actors) – Anna Ben for Helen and Nivin Pauly for Moothon