Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (PTI) After winning the national award, Salim Kumar was named the best actor by the Kerala Government for his sterling performance in 'Adaminte Makan Abu' (Abu, son of Adam).
The film directed by Salim Ahmed won the best movie award by the jury headed by eminent film-maker Budhadeb Dasgupta. Kavya Madhavan bagged the best actress award for her role in 'Gaddama'.
Shyamaprasad was adjudged the best director for his work 'Electra', an adaptation of the famous trilogy of American playwright Eugene O'Neill's 'Mourning becomes Electra'.
The awards were announced at a press meet by minister K B Ganesh Kumar (who is expected to get the film portfolio) in the presence of the jury members.
"I am glad my role has been recognised by the state jury as well. This will give me inspiration and strength to essay many good roles in my career ahead," Kumar said.