The Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2026 celebrated prominent performers, filmmakers and emerging talents from Malayalam cinema. Mammootty was honoured as The Entertainer of the Year – Actor for Kalamkaval and Patriot, while filmmaker Kamal received The Master Entertainer – Director honour.
Other recipients include Sharaf U Dheen, Mukesh, Vineeth, Saiju Kurup, Kalaranjini, Lalu Alex and Balachandra Menon, along with directors Jeethu Joseph and Dinjith Ayyathan.
The Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2026 event is now available for online streaming on ManoramaMax, allowing viewers to watch the awards presentation and entertainment programmes from the event.
Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2026 Winners List
| Winner | Award / Category | Film / Work |
|---|---|---|
| Mammootty | The Entertainer of the Year – Actor | Kalamkaval, Patriot |
| Krishnadas Murali | The Entertainer of the Year – Upcoming Director | Mohiniyattam |
| Kamal | The Master Entertainer – Director | — |
| Sharaf U Dheen | The Entertainer of the Year – All-Rounder | The Pet Detective, Madhuvidhu, Prathichaya |
| Mukesh | The Master Entertainer – Actor | — |
| Kalaranjini | The Entertainer of the Year – Character Role | Mohiniyattam |
| Kalyani Panicker | The Entertainer of the Year – Debut | Madhuvidhu |
| Jeethu Joseph | The Entertainer of the Year – Sequel | Drishyam 3 |
| Savin S A | The Entertainer of the Year – Debut | Vazha 2 |
| Vineeth | The Entertainer of the Year – Character Role | EKO, Sarvam Maya |
| Shajohn | The Entertainer of the Year – Negative Role | Drishyam 3 |
| Lalu Alex | The Entertainer of the Year – Comedy | Hridayapoorvam |
| Saiju Kurup | The Entertainer of the Year – Versatile | Mohiniyattam, Flask, Aadu 3 |
| Balachandra Menon | The Ultimate Entertainer | — |
| Farzana Palathingal | The Entertainer of the Year – Special Jury Mention | Balan |
| Dinjith Ayyathan | The Entertainer of the Year – Director | EKO |
Mammootty – The Entertainer of the Year
Mammootty received The Entertainer of the Year – Actor honour for his performances in Kalamkaval and Patriot. The award adds another major recognition for the actor, with the two films representing his recent work in Malayalam cinema.
Sharaf U Dheen Wins All-Rounder Honour
Sharaf U Dheen was selected as The Entertainer of the Year – All-Rounder, with The Pet Detective, Madhuvidhu and Prathichaya listed among his works for the honour.
Veteran actor Mukesh received The Master Entertainer – Actor award, while Kamal was honoured as The Master Entertainer – Director.
Balachandra Menon received The Ultimate Entertainer honour.
Directors and Emerging Talents Honoured
The awards also recognised filmmakers and emerging talents. Dinjith Ayyathan received The Entertainer of the Year – Director for EKO, while Krishnadas Murali was honoured as The Entertainer of the Year – Upcoming Director for Mohiniyattam.
Jeethu Joseph received The Entertainer of the Year – Sequel recognition for Drishyam 3.
Kalyani Panicker and Savin S A received debut honours for Madhuvidhu and Vazha 2, respectively, while Farzana Palathingal received a Special Jury Mention for Balan.
Character, Comedy and Versatile Performances
Vineeth was honoured in the Character Role category for EKO and Sarvam Maya, while Kalaranjini received the Character Role recognition for Mohiniyattam.
Shajohn received the Negative Role honour for Drishyam 3, and Lalu Alex was recognised in the Comedy category for Hridayapoorvam.
Saiju Kurup received The Entertainer of the Year – Versatile honour for his work in Mohiniyattam, Flask and Aadu 3.
Where to Watch Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2026 Online?
The Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2026 is now streaming on ManoramaMax. Viewers who missed the event can watch the awards and entertainment segments online through the streaming platform.
| Streaming Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2026 |
| OTT Platform | ManoramaMax |
| Online Status | Streaming Now |
| Category | Malayalam Entertainment Awards |
The above list includes the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2026 winners currently available to us and can be expanded as additional award categories and recipient details are confirmed.
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