The ceremony for the 55th Kerala State Film Awards (honoring films from 2024) will be held in Thiruvananthapuram to recognise outstanding achievements in Malayalam cinema. The awards will be presented by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the presence of senior government officials, jury members, and leading film personalities. Veteran actress Sarada will receive the prestigious J. C. Daniel Award, the highest film honour of the Kerala government. The evening will also feature a special musical performance by award-winning playback singers.
Event Details:
Event Name: 55th Kerala State Film Awards (for films of 2024)
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM onwards
Venue: Nishagandhi Auditorium, Kanakakkunnu Palace Grounds, Thiruvananthapuram
Chief Guest: Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala
Presided By: Saji Cherian, Minister for Culture
Special Honour: J. C. Daniel Award: Veteran actress Sarada
Awards Presented To: 51 film personalities, including Mammootty, Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Soubin Shahir, Lijomol Jose, Jyothirmayi, Siddharth Bharathan, Sushin Shyam, and others
Jury Chairperson: Prakash Raj
Cultural Program: Live musical performance by K. S. Harishankar and Zeba Tomy
Entry Type: Invitation & Pass only
