Thiruvananthapuram:, Nov. 4 -- Malayalam survival drama 'Manjummel Boys', which tells the real-life gripping story of a person falling into the cavernous depths of a hill in Kodaikanal and later being rescued by his gang of close friends, was adjudged the 'best film' at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards on Monday.

The announcements for best film, actors and technicians for 2024, were made by state cultural affairs minister Saji Cheriyan in Thiruvananthapuram.

Actor Prakash Raj, served as the chairman of the jury that picked the winners.

Superstar Mammootty won the 'best actor (male)' award for his portrayal of Kodumon Potty, a feudal sorcerer with supernatural powers, in the black-and-white period folk thriller 'Bramayugam'.

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