63rd National Film Awards: Kerala receives Best Movie Friendly State honour

God's own country, Kerala, has emerged as the best movie friendly state at the 63^rd National Film Awards. The recognition has come as a joyous moment to Malayalam cinema and Malayalam cinema lovers across the state. The state's film industry also received 12 awards including a special best actor award for Jayasurya and best music award for M Jayachandran.

Talented actor Jayasurya won his first national award recognition for his terrific acting in Su.. Su...Sudhi Vathmeekam and Lukka Chuppi. M Jayachandran won the best music director award for his melodious composition, Kathirunnu Kathirunnu from the film Ennu Ninte Moideen.

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Salim Ahmed directed Mammootty starrer Pathemari won the best Malayalam film award and VK Prakash's Nirnaayakam has won the recognition for best film on social issues. Gourav Menon's performance in Ben won him the best Child actor award over Harshaali Malhotra's performance in Bollywood film Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

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The complete list of winners in Malayalam cinema are:

Feature Films

Best Movie Friendly State : Kerala

Best Malayalam Movie: Pathemari

Best Movie On Environment Conservation: Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal

Best Movie On Social Welfare: Nirnaayakam

Special Jury Award (Best Actor): Jayasurya (Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam, Lukka Chuppi)

Best Music Director: M Jayachandran

Best Child Artist: Gourav Menon

Best Sanskrit Movie: Priyamanasam (Director: Vinod Mankara)

Non-Feature Films

Best Short Film: Kamuki (Director: Christo Tomy)

Best Direction: Neelan (Documentary: Amma)

Best Music: Arun Shankar

Best Narration: Prof. Aliyar (Documentary: Arangile Nithyavismayam)

-Sree Prasad Nair