April 13,2018
The Malayalam film industry on Friday
walked away with a bag full of awards at the 65th National Film Awards in
categories like best director, supporting actor, cinematography, socially
relevant film, screenplay and a special mention.
Six-time National Award
winner Jayaraj, 57, won the best director award for his film "Bhayanakam", which
also won the best cameraman award for Nikhil S. Praveen and also the best
adapted screenplay.
"I just cannot find words to describe my emotions and
feelings at the moment after hearing the news. Not many know that about 650
people had gone to fight in the Second World War from Kuttanadu and the film
tells the tale of that.
"I dedicate this award to them," said Jayaraj,
who won his second National Award for direction.
"Thondimuthulem
Driksashiyum" was selected as the best regional film in Malayalam.
Upcoming star Fahad Fazil, who was selected as the best supporting actor, said:
"I would rate this as the toughest character I have played and I am able to
perform this well because I am in Malayalam films.
"I never expected that
I would get an award, but we all knew the film 'Thondimuthulem Driksashiyum'
would bring in awards. But at the time my worry all the time was the commercial
success, as that is very crucial for the industry."
Journalist-turned-scriptwriter Sajeev Pazhoor walked away with the best
scriptwriter award.
Veteran playback singer K.J. Yesudas won his eighth
national award for the best male playback singer for his song "Poyimarenja
kalam".
"Take off" was another film that got due recognition when its
lead actress Parvathy won a special mention besides Santhosh Raman who won the
award for the best production design.
"Right from the time the film was
released, I used to get a huge response from all those who saw it. This was
really motivating and many felt that this film would win awards and that has
happened. The entire cast and crew of the film deserved it," said Parvathy.
The film shows the travails of Kerala nurses who were caught in 'war
affected' West Asia and how they were repatriated.
"Aalorukum" bagged the
best film under the social issues category.
Chief Minister Pinarayi
Vijayan congratulated all the award winners and said that these awards are a
real morale booster for the entire Malayalam film industry.
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