From Jayasurya to Anna Ben: Here is the complete list of 51st Kerala State Film Awards winners

Jayasurya won the best actor award for his impeccable performance in the movie Vellam

Saji Cheriyan, the minister of Kerala Film Development Corporation, and Chalachitra Academy has announced the winners of the 51st Kerala State Film Awards. Winners were determined by a judging panel headed by popular actress Suhasini Mani Ratnam.

Jayasurya wins the Best Actor Award

Jayasurya has won the Best Actor Award for his performance in the movie Vellam. In Vellam, Jayasurya portrayed the role of an alcoholic man. According to reports, Fahadh Faasil has posed a tough competition to Jayasurya, but in the end, juries decided to give the Best Actor award to the 'Prethan' actor.

Anna Ben, for her performance in the movie Kappela, won the best actress award. Jeo Baby's The Great Indian Kitchen won the Best Picture Award. Ayyappanum Koshiyum directed by Sachi won the award of Best Popular Film.

Complete list of winners

Second Best Film: Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam by Senna Hegde

Best Character Actor (Male): Sudheesh, for Ennivar

Best Character Actor (Female): Sreerekha for Veyil

Best Child Artist (Male): Neeranjan S, Kasiminte Kada

Best Child Artist (Female): Arravya Sharma

Best Story: Senna Hegde, for Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam

Best Cinematographer: Chandru Selvaraj, for Kayattam

Best Lyricist: Anwar Ali, for Malik, Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam

Best Children's Fim: Bonamy by Tony Sukumar

Best Screenplay (Original): Jeo Baby

Best Debut Director: Muhammed Mustafa for Kappela