A mixed bag for Malayalam cinema at the 72nd National Film Awards
Malayalam cinema received notable recognition at the 72nd National Film Awards, with Mammootty winning Best Actor for 'Bramayugam'. Other winners included Shehnad Jalal for cinematography and Vaikom Vijayalakshmi for playback singing, alongside 'Feminichi Fathima' winning Best Malayalam Film.
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National awards serve as a benchmark for artistic excellence in regional Indian cinema, influencing industry trends and cultural recognition.
Malayalam cinema had its hits and misses after the 72n d National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi on Saturday.
The Rajat Kamal won by the acclaimed actor Mammootty topped the list as he shared the honour with actor Kartik Aaryan. In his outstanding performance as the tyrannical and mysterious landlord Kodumon Potty in Rahul Sadasivan’s thriller Bramayugam , the versatile actor was way ahead of his contenders in the final lap.
Actor Asif Ali, who was among those considered for the Best Actor Award for his measured performance in Kishkindha Kaandam , said that he felt privileged after being able to figure along with the versatile ‘Mammukka’ (Mammootty).
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