Mammootty wins Best Actor; Mohanlal's heartwarming reaction steals spotlight
Mohanlal gave a heartfelt shoutout to Mammootty for winning Best Actor at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards, saying, "Heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of the Kerala State Film Awards! Special love to my Ichakka for winning Best Actor (sic)," after the results were announced on November 3.
Mammootty, Shamla, and Manjummel Boys among big winners
The Kerala State Film Awards just wrapped up, with a jury led by Prakash Raj picking winners from 128 films.
Mammootty took home Best Actor for his dual role in Bramayugam, while Shamla Hamza won Best Actress for Feminichi Fathima.
Manjummel Boys grabbed both Best Director and Best Film.
Mohanlal's extended congratulations
Mohanlal didn't just stop at congratulating Mammootty—he also praised other winners like Hamza, director Chidambaram S Poduval, and actors Asif Ali and Tovino Thomas.
It's a nice reminder of the genuine respect and camaraderie among Malayalam cinema's top stars.