Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 20

Superstar Mammootty has been selected for this year's Prem Nazeer Puraskar, instituted by Chirayinkeezh Pauravali.

The award, announced by Prem Nazeer Smaraka committee in a press meet, includes a sum of Rs.25,001, a citation and a plaque, said a statement.

Malayalam superstar Prem Nazeer's 24th death anniversary will be observed Jan 16-23 and Mammootty, 61, will receive the award on the last day.