Thikkurissi Film Awards 2026 Announced – Eko is Best Movie , Find the Full List of Winners

Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair was a visionary artist whose contributions to Malayalam literature, theatre, and cinema remain deeply influential. As a renowned actor, poet, and writer, he played a defining role in shaping the cultural identity of Kerala through his artistic excellence and commitment to meaningful storytelling. To honour his enduring legacy, the Thikkurissi Foundation was established – a platform dedicated to celebrating and nurturing the finest talents in the creative arts.

Founded in Thiruvananthapuram, the Foundation was officially launched during the historic World Cinema Centenary Celebrations held on November 25, 1995, at Tagore Theatre, by the legendary Nadigar Thilakam Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan, in the esteemed presence of Bharath Mohanlal and other distinguished guests. Since its formal registration in 1999, the Founda- tion has grown into one of Kerala’s most respected cultural institutions, honouring excellence in Malayalam cinema and theatre through its presti- gious annual awards.

CHAIRMAN – BABY MATHEW SOMATHEERAM
PRESIDENT – B. MOHANACHANDRAN NAIR
SECRETARY – RAJAN V POZHIYOOR
TREASURER – SASI FOCUS
CONVENER – BS SYAMKUMAR

THIKKURISSI PURASKARAM

BALACHANDRA MENON – Actor, Director
GOKULAM GOPALAN – Producer
M.G. SREEKUMAR – Singer & Music Director
SOHAN ROY – Literature, Film

Winners Are

Best Film: Eko
​Best Actor: Joju George (Film: Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal)
​Best Actress: Lijo Mol (Film: Ponman)
​Best Director: Arun Bose (Film: Mindyum Paranjum)
​Best Screenplay: Bahul Ramesh (Film: Eko)
​Best Cinematography: Nimish Ravi (Film: Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra)

​Popular Awards:

​Popular Film: Sketch
​Popular Actor: Nivin Pauly (Film: Sarvam Maya)
​Popular Actress: Riya Shibu (Film: Sarvam Maya)
​Popular Director: Akhil Sathyan (Film: Sarvam Maya)
​Music:
​Best Lyricist: Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri (Film: Narivetta)
​Best Music Director: Jakes Bijoy (film: Thudarum)
​Best Singer: Job Kurian (film: Empuraan)
​Best Female Singer: Manjari (film: Ee Valayam)
​Best Background Music: Mujeeb Majeed (films: Kalankaval, Rekhachitram)

​Other Awards:

​Best Character Actor: Vineeth (Eko)
​Best Character Actress: Sarin Shihab (Rekhachitram)
​Best Supporting Actor: Sajin Gopu (Ponman)
​Best Supporting Actress: Manju Pillai (Prince & Family)
​Special Jury Award: Biyana Momin (Eko)