| 48th Kerala State Film Awards | ||||
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 48th Kerala State Film awards function in Thiruvananthapuram | ||||
| Awarded for | Honouring achievements in Malayalam films | |||
| Date | 8 March 2018 (2018-03-08) | |||
| Location | Thiruvananthapuram | |||
| Country | India | |||
| Presented by | Kerala State Chalachitra Academy | |||
| First award | 1969 | |||
| Most wins | Take Off (5) | |||
| Website | http://www.keralafilm.com | |||
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The48th Kerala State Film Awards, presented by theKerala State Chalachitra Academy were announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs,A. K. Balan inThiruvananthapuram on 8 March 2018.[1][2][3]
| • P. K. Rajasekharan (chairman) | |
| • Oleena A. G. | • P. Soman |
| • Mahesh Panju (member and secretary) | |
All award recipients receive a cash prize, certificate and statuette.[1]
| Name of award | Title of work | Awardee(s) | Cash prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Book on Cinema | Cinema Kaanum Deshangal | V. Mohanakrishnan | ₹30,000 |
| Best Article on Cinema | Realisathinte Yadharthyangal | A. Chandrasekhar | ₹20,000 |
All recipients receive a certificate and statuette.[1]
| Name of award | Title of work | Awardee(s) | Type of work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Mention | Vellithirayile 'Laingikatha' Kamanakalude/Kambolathinte Rashtriyam | Rashmi G. Anil Kumar K. S. | Article |
| • T. V. Chandran (chairman) | |
| • Dr. Biju | • Manoj Kana |
| • Vivek Sachidanand | • Santosh Thundiyil |
| • Jerry Amaldev | • Cheriyan Kalpakavadi |
| • M. Rajeev Kumar | • Jalaja |
| • Mahesh Panju (member and secretary) | |
All award recipients receive a cash prize, certificate and statuette.[1]
All recipients receive a certificate and statuette.[1]
| Name of award | Title of film | Awardee(s) | Awarded for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Mention | Hey Jude | Vijay Menon | Acting |
| Lalibela | Master Ashanth K. Shah | ||
| Athishayangalude Venal | Master Chandrakiran G. K. | ||
| Mannamkattayum Kariyilayum | Joby A. S. |