The 13th JC Daniel Foundation Film Awards have been announced. ‘Aavasavyuham’ directed by Krishand RK is the best movie.
Ahmed Kabir became the best director with ‘Madhuram’. Joju George was chosen as the best actor for his performances in Madhuram, Naayat, and Freedom Fight. Durga Krishna is the best actress-film Udal. The award was decided by a jury chaired by R Sarath and members Vinu Abraham, VC Jose, and Arun Mohan. Films censored in 2021 were considered for the award.
Other awards are as follows
Best Character Actor – Raju Thottam (Hollyfather)
Best Character Actress- Nisha Sarangi (Prakasan Paakte)
Best Cinematography- Lal Kannan (Thuruth)
Best Screenplay – Chidambaram S. Dudhuwal (Jan A Mann)
Best Adapted Screenplay- Dr. Jose K Manuel (R)
Best Lyricist – Prabhavarma (Uru, Ulkanal)
Music Direction (Song)- Ajay Joseph (A Dramatic Death)
Best Background Music Direction – Bijibal (Lalitham Sundaram, Jan A Mann)
Best Singer- Vineeth Srinivasan (Madhuram, Prakashan Parakkatte)
Best Singers- Aparna Rajeev (Thurut), Manjari (An, R)
Cinematography by Mahesh Narayanan. Rajesh Rajendran (Nayat)
Art Direction- Muhammad Bawa (Lalitham Sundaram)
Sound Mixing – MR Rajakrishnan (Dharani)
Costume Design – Sameera Saneesh (Saras, Meow, Lalitham Sundaram)
Best Makeup- Ronex Xavier (Saras, Nayat)
Debut Directors – Vishnu Mohan (Mepadiyaan) and Bright Sam Robin (Hollyfather)
Best Children’s Film – Kaadakalam (Directed by Sakhil Ravindran)
Best Child Actor (Male) – Suriya Kiran PR (Meet Again)
Best Child Actor (Female) – Aithithi Sivakumar (Niyogam)
Special Jury Award for Best Actor – Unni Mukundan (Mepadian)
