The survival thriller ‘Manjummel Boys’, which shattered box office records globally, took home the coveted award for Best Film (Malayalam). Meanwhile, the critically acclaimed black-and-white folk horror film ‘Bramayugam’ proved to be a dominant force at the awards. Rahul Sadasivan secured the Best Director trophy for weaving a visually haunting tale, while Mammootty captivated the jury to win Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) for his menacing portrayal in the same film.
Legendary actress Urvashi was honoured with the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) award for her phenomenal and emotionally charged performance in ‘Ullozhukku’.
1. Full List of Malayalam Winners at the 70th Filmfare Awards South 2026:
Here is the complete breakdown of the artists and projects that made Malayalam cinema proud at the 70th Filmfare Awards South:
- Best Film: Manjummel Boys
- Best Director: Rahul Sadasivan (Bramayugam)
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Mammootty (Bramayugam)
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Urvashi (Ullozhukku)
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Vijayaraghavan (Kishkindha Kaandam)
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Jitin Raj for the song “Periyone” (Aadujeevitham)
Hosted by popular personalities Vishnu Warrier, Ranjini Haridas, and RJ Mithun, the grand ceremony featured breathtaking stage performances from stars like Sanya Malhotra, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Aparna Balamurali. The grand event not only honoured established legends but also shined a light on the new wave of cinematic brilliance radiating from Mollywood right now.
Major Awards:
- Best Film: Manjummel Boys
- Best Director: Rahul Sadasivan (Bramayugam)
- Best Film (Critics’): Kishkindha Kaandam & Ullozhukku
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Mammootty (Bramayugam)
- Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Urvashi (Ullozhukku)
- Best Actor (Critics’): Prithviraj Sukumaran (Aadujeevitham) & Asif Ali (Kishkindha Kaandam)
- Best Actress (Critics’): Zarin Shihab (Aattam)
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Vijayaraghavan (Kishkindha Kaandam)
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Lijomol Jose (Her)
Music and Technical Awards:
- Best Music Album: Sushin Shyam (Aavesham)
- Best Lyrics: Rafeeq Ahammed (“Periyone” – Aadujeevitham)
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Jithin Raj (“Periyone” – Aadujeevitham)
- Best Playback Singer (Female): Vaikom Vijayalakshmi (“Angu Vaana Konilu” – A.R.M)
- Best Cinematography: Sunil KS (Aadujeevitham)
Debut & Special Honours:
- Best Debut (Male): K R Gokul (Aadujeevitham) & Abhimanyu S Thilakan (Marco)
- Best Debut (Female): Methil Devika (Kadha Innuvare)
- Best Debut Director: Jithin Laal (A.R.M) & Joju George (Pani)
- Breakthrough In Filmmaking: Anand Ekarshi (Aattam)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Sreekumaran Thampi & Sreenivasan
- Cine Icon Award: Bhavana
