Veteran actor Mammootty has responded to his record-breaking seventh Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor, which he received for his performance in the horror film Bramayugam. The award was announced on Monday, making him the first actor to achieve seven wins in this category, surpassing Mohanlal and Urvashi, who each have six. In the 2024 film directed by Rahul Sadasivan, Mammootty portrayed Kodumon Potti in a black-and-white period folk horror thriller that achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. The actor expressed gratitude to the film's team and dedicated his win to audiences who embraced his character. Meanwhile, special jury mentions for Best Actor were given to Asif Ali for Kishkindha Kaandam and Tovino Thomas for ARM. Mohanlal also publicly congratulated Mammootty and other winners on social media.
Actor Thanks Team and Audience for Historic Achievement
Mammootty shared his reaction on X, thanking viewers for their love toward the black-and-white horror film. He congratulated fellow winners including Shamla Hamza, Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas, Soubin Sharif, Sidharth Bharathan, Jyothirmayi, Lijo Mol Jose, Darshana Rajendran, and Chidambaram, along with teams from Manjummel Boys, Bougainvillea, and Premalu. He expressed gratitude to the Bramayugam crew for providing him such a memorable role. The actor humbly dedicated this recognition to audiences who warmly received Kodumon Potti. Mohanlal also extended congratulations through social media, praising Mammootty and acknowledging the exceptional performances by various artists this year. The 2024 Kerala State Film Awards honored multiple talents across different categories.
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