Asianet Film Awards
The Asianet Film Awards is an award ceremony for films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. Asianet says that awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam language film industry.
The awards ceremony was co-sponsored by Johnson & Johnson in the year 1998 later Lux took up the sponsorship in the next 5 years. Then Jiva soap in 2004 and then Ujala for many years. From 2016, function is sponsored by Nirapara. Bhima Jewellers took the title sponsor in 2018 event. The function is normally held in Kochi, Angamaly and Thiruvanathapuram cities in Kerala. It was also held twice in Dubai.
The most recent award was the 21st Asianet Film Awards which held on 6 and 7 April 2019 at Kochi.
Awards Categories
Awards for Film
Best Film
The Asianet Film Award for Best Film has been awarded since 1998.| Year | Winner | Producer |
| 1998 | Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala | C. Karunakaran |
| 1999 | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal | P. V. Gangadharan |
| 2000 | Narasimham | Antony Perumbavoor |
| 2001 | Meghamalhar | M. V. Shreyams Kumar |
| 2002 | Nandanam | Ranjith |
| 2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Prem Prakash |
| 2004 | Kaazcha | Noushad Xavy and Manoj Mathew |
| 2005 | Achuvinte Amma | P. V. Gangadharan |
| 2006 | Classmates | P. K. Muraleedharan and Prakash Harikrishnan |
| 2007 | Kadha Parayumbol | Sreenivasan and Mukesh |
| 2008 | Dileep | |
| 2009 | Pazhassi Raja | Gokulam Gopalan |
| 2010 | Pranchiyettan and the Saint | Ranjith |
| 2011 | Pranayam | P. K. Sajeev and Anne Sajeev |
| 2012 | Ustad Hotel | Listin Stephen |
| 2013 | Drishyam | Antony Perumbavoor |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Amal Neerad and Fahadh Faasil |
| 2015 | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Suresh Raj, Binoy Shankarath and Ragy Thomas |
| 2016 | Oppam | Antony Perumbavoor |
| 2017 | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Sandip Senan and Anish M. Thomas |
| 2018 | Sudani From Nigeria | Sameer Thahir and Shyju Khalid |
| 2019 | Uyare | Manu Ashokan |
Most Popular Film
The Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Film has been awarded since 2012.| Year | Film | Director |
| 2012 | Spirit | Ranjith |
| 2013 | Drishyam | Jeethu Joseph |
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Anjali Menon |
| 2015 | Premam | Alphonse Putharen |
| 2016 | Pulimurugan | Vysakh |
| 2017 | Take Off | Mahesh Narayan |
| 2017 | Aadu 2 | Midhun Manuel Thomas |
| 2018 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Rosshan Andrrews |
| 2019 | Thanneer Mathan Dinangal | Girish A.D. |
Awards for Actors/Actresses
Best Actor
The Asianet Film Award for Best Male Actor has been awarded since 1998.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 1998 | Jayaram | Sneham |
| 1999 | Kalabhavan Mani | Vasantiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum |
| 2000 | Mammootty | Arayannagalude Veedu |
| 2001 | Jayaram | Theerthadanam |
| 2002 | Dileep | Kunjikoonan |
| 2003 | Mohanlal | Balettan |
| 2004 | Mammootty | Kaazhcha, Vesham |
| 2005 | Mohanlal | Thanmathra |
| 2006 | Mohanlal | Kirtichakra |
| 2007 | Mammootty | Ore Kadal, Big B, Kadha Parayumbol |
| 2008 | Mohanlal | Madampi |
| 2009 | Mohanlal | Evidam Swargamanu, Bhramaram |
| 2010 | Mammootty | Pranchiyettan and the Saint, Kutty Srank, Best Actor |
| 2011 | Mohanlal | Pranayam, Snehaveedu, Christian Brothers , China Town |
| 2012 | Mohanlal | Spirit, Run Babby Run, Grand Master |
| 2013 | Mammootty | Kunjananthante Kada |
| 2014 | Mammootty | Varsham, Munnariyippu |
| 2015 | Prithviraj Sukumaran | Ennu Ninte Moideen |
| 2016 | Mohanlal | Pulimurugan, Oppam |
| 2017 | Fahadh Faasil | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum |
| 2018 | Mohanlal | Odiyan, Kayamkulam Kochunni |
| 2019 | Mohanlal | Lucifer, |
Best Actress
The Asianet Film Award for Best Female Actor has been awarded since 1998.Manju warrier won 5 awards.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 1998 | Manju Warrier | Kanmadam |
| 1999 | Manju Warrier | Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu, Pathram |
| 2000 | Samyuktha Varma | Mazha, Madhuranombarakattu |
| 2001 | Samyuktha Varma | Meghamalhar |
| 2002 | Kavya madhavan | Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan |
| 2002 | Navya Nair | Nandanam |
| 2003 | Meera Jasmine | |
| 2004 | Meera Jasmine | Perumazhakkalam |
| 2005 | Meera Jasmine | Achuvinte Amma |
| 2006 | Padmapriya | Karutha Pakshikal, Vadakkumnadhan |
| 2007 | Meera Jasmine | Ore Kadal, Vinodayathra |
| 2008 | Gopika | Veruthe Oru Bharya |
| 2009 | Kavya Madhavan | Banaras |
| 2010 | Nayantara | Bodyguard |
| 2011 | Kavya Madhavan | Khaddama, Bhaktha Janangalude Sradhakku |
| 2012 | Kavya Madhavan | Bavuttiyude Namathil |
| 2013 | Amala Paul | Oru Indian Pranayakatha |
| 2014 | Manju Warrier | How Old Are You |
| 2015 | Parvathy Thiruvothu | Ennu Ninte Moideen, Charlie |
| 2016 | Manju Warrier | Vettah |
| 2017 | Parvathy Thiruvothu | Take Off |
| 2018 | Manju Warrier | Aami, Odiyan |
| 2019 | Parvathy Thiruvothu | Uyare, Virus |
- : Meera Jasmine is the only actress till time who has won the award three times constantly in a row.
Most Popular Actor
Most Popular Actress
The Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Actress has been awarded since 2009.Best Supporting Actor
The Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - Male has been awarded since 1998.Best Supporting Actress
The Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - Female has been awarded since 1998.Best Character Actor
The Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor has been awarded since 2010.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2006 | Saikumar | Chakkara Muthu |
| 2010 | Innocent | Kadha Thudarunnu |
| 2011 | Biju Menon | Snehaveedu, Seniors, Ulakam Chuttum Valiban |
| 2012 | Biju Menon | Run Baby Run, Ordinary |
| 2013 | Nedumudi Venu | North 24 Kaatham |
| 2014 | Anoop Menon | 1983 |
| 2015 | Biju Menon | Anarkali, Madhura Naranga |
| 2016 | Biju Menon | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam |
| 2017 | Suraj Venjaramoodu | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum |
| 2018 | Suraj Venjaramoodu | Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri, Theevandi, Njan Marykutty |
| 2019 | Vijayaraghavan | Porinju Mariam Jose |
Best Character Actress
The Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actress has been awarded since 2010.Best Actor in a Negative Role
The Asianet Film Award for Best Villain Role has been awarded since 2006.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2006 | Siddique | Bada Dosth, Prajapathi |
| 2007 | Kalabhavan Mani | Chotta Mumbai |
| 2008 | Siddique | Madampi |
| 2009 | Lalu Alex | Evidam Swargamanu |
| 2010 | Asif Ali | Apoorvaragam |
| 2011 | Siddique | August 15 |
| 2012 | Murali Gopy | Ee Adutha Kaalathu |
| 2013 | Kalabhavan Shajon | Drishyam |
| 2014 | Jayasurya | Iyobinte Pusthakam |
| 2015 | Nedumudi Venu | Oru Second Class Yathra, Rudra Simhasanam |
| 2016 | Jagapathi Babu | Pulimurugan |
| 2018 | Rahman | Ranam |
| 2019 | Vivek Oberoi | Lucifer |
Best Actor in a Humorous Role
The Asianet Film Award for Best Comic Role has been awarded since 2006.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2006 | Innocent | Rasathanthram, Yes Your Honour |
| 2007 | Suraj Venjaramood | Hello |
| 2008 | Saleem Kumar | Annan Thambi |
| 2009 | Jagadish | 2 Harihar Nagar |
| 2010 | Suraj Venjaramoodu | Various films |
| 2011 | Suraj Venjaramoodu | Various films |
| 2012 | Baburaj | Mayamohini |
| 2013 | Biju Menon | Romans |
| 2014 | Suraj Venjaramood | Cousins |
| 2015 | Aju Varghese | Various films |
| 2016 | Sharaf U Dheen | Happy Wedding, Paavada |
| 2017 | Dharmajan Bolgatty | Various films |
| 2018 | Hareesh Kanaran | Various films |
| 2019 | Hareesh Kanaran | Various films |
| 2019 | Dharmajan Bolgatty | Various films |
Best New Face of the Year (Male)
The Asianet Film Award for Best New Face of the Year - Male has been awarded since 2005.Best New Face of the Year (Female)
The Asianet Film Award for Best New Face of the Year - Female has been awarded since 2001.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 1999 | Samyuktha Varma | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal |
| 2001 | Nithya Das | Ee Parakkum Thalika |
| 2002 | Jyothirmayi | Meesa Madhavan |
| 2003 | Nayantara | Manassinakkare |
| 2004 | Padmapriya Janakiraman | Kaazhcha |
| 2005 | Meera Vasudevan | Thanmathra |
| 2006 | Roma | Notebook |
| 2007 | Lakshmi Rai | Rock N Roll |
| 2008 | Meera Nandan | Mulla |
| 2009 | Archana Jose Kavi | Neelathaamara |
| 2010 | Ann Augustine | Elsamma Enna Aankutty |
| 2011 | Richa Panai | Vaadamalli |
| 2012 | Gauthami Nair | Second Show |
| 2013 | Keerthy Suresh | Geethanjali |
| 2014 | Nikki Galrani | Vellimoonga, 1983 |
| 2015 | Deepti Sati | Nee-Na |
| 2016 | Aparna Balamurali | Maheshinte Prathikaaram |
| 2017 | Aishwarya Lekshmi | Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela |
| 2018 | Neeta Pillai | Poomaram |
| 2019 | Anna Ben | Kumbalangi Nights |
Best Star Pair
The Asianet Film Award for Best Star Pair has been awarded since 2001.Youth Icon of the Year
The Asianet Film Award for Best Youth Icon of the year has been awarded since 2009. Nivin Pauly and Kunchacko Boban holds the record of most reigns with two.Best Child Artist (Male/Female)
The Asianet Film Award for Best Child Artist has been awarded since 2001. Baby Nivedita, Baby Anikha and Kalidas Jayaram holds the record of most reigns with two.Technical Awards
Best Director
The Asianet Film Award for Best Director has been awarded since 1998.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 1998 | Sreenivasan | Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala |
| 1999 | Shyama Prasad | Agnisakshi |
| 2000 | Shaji Kailas | Narasimham |
| 2001 | Kamal | Meghamalhar |
| 2002 | Jayaraj | Kannaki |
| 2003 | Sathyan Anthikkad | Manassinakkare |
| 2004 | Kamal | Perumazhakkalam |
| 2005 | Blessy | Thanmatra |
| 2006 | Major Ravi | Keerthichakra |
| 2007 | Lal Jose | Arabikatha |
| 2008 | Akku Akbar | Veruthe Oru Bharya |
| 2009 | Ranjith | |
| 2010 | Lal | In Ghost House Inn |
| 2011 | Ranjith | Indian Rupee |
| 2012 | Ranjith | Spirit |
| 2013 | Lijo Jose Pellissery | Amen |
| 2014 | Anjali Menon | Bangalore Days |
| 2015 | Alphonse Putharen | Premam |
| 2016 | Abrid Shine | Action Hero Biju |
| 2017 | Mahesh Narayan | Take off |
| 2018 | Lijo Jose Pellissery | Ee.Ma.Yau |
| 2019 | Prithviraj Sukumaran | Lucifer |
Best Script Writer
The Asianet Film Award for Best Script Writer has been awarded since 1998.Best Cinematographer
The Asianet Film Award for Best Cinematographer has been awarded since 1998.Best Editing
The Asianet Film Award for Best Editing has been awarded since 1998.Awards for Music
Best Music Director
The Asianet Film Award for Best Music Director has been awarded since 1998.Best Lyricist
The Asianet Film Award for Best Lyricist has been awarded since 1998.Best Playback Singer (Male)
The Asianet Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer has been awarded since 1998.Best Playback Singer (Female)
The Asianet Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer has been awarded since 1998.Special Award(s)
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Asianet Film Award for Lifetime Achievement has been awarded since 1998.Honour Special Jury Award
The Asianet Film Honour Special Jury Award has been awarded since 2005.| Year | Winner | Work |
| 2019 | Soubin Shahir | Actor |
| 2019 | K. S. Harisankar | Singer |
| 2018 | Urvashi | Actress |
| 2018 | Joju George | Actor |
| 2017 | Joju George | Actor |
| 2017 | Soubin Shahir | Director |
| 2016 | Peter Hein | Action Master |
| 2016 | Sijoy Varghese | Actor |
| 2015 | Sai Pallavi | Actress |
| 2015 | Vijayaraghavan | Actor |
| 2013 | Dileep | Actor |
| 2012 | Manoj K. Jayan | Actor |
| 2012 | Kunchako Boban | Actor |
| 2012 | Anoop Menon | Actor |
| 2011 | Jaya Prada | Actress |
| 2010 | Karthi | Actor |
| 2010 | Sreenivasan | Actor |
| 2009 | Kamal Haasan | Actor, director |
| 2009 | Resul Pookutty | Sound designer |
| 2009 | R. Sarathkumar | Actor |
| 2009 | Vivek | Actor |
| 2009 | Suman | Actor |
| 2008 | Vimala Raman | Actress |
| 2008 | Major Ravi | Director |
| 2008 | Priyadarsan | Director |
| 2007 | Jackie Shroff | Actor |
| 2007 | Rosshan Andrrews | Director |
| 2007 | Lakshmi Sharma | Actress |
| 2006 | Simran Bagga | Actress |
| 2005 | Vikram | Actor |
| 2004 | Dileep | Actor |
| 2004 | Kavya Madhavan | Actress |
Critics Award
A special award has been given by Asianet since 2009.Other special awards
A special award has been given by Asianet since 2009.| Year | Winner | Award |
| 2019 | Nivin Pauly | Golden Star of the year |
| 2019 | Asif Ali | Performer of the year |
| 2018 | Mukesh | Evergreen Entertainer |
| 2018 | Tovino Thomas | Performer of the year |
| 2018 | Jayaram | Golden Star of the year |
| 2017 | Tovino Thomas | Performer of the year |
| 2017 | Dulquer Salmaan | Golden Star of the year |
| 2016 | Mukesh | Multifaceted personality of the year |
| 2015 | Mammootty | Millennium Actor Award |
| 2014 | Mohanlal | Special Commemoration - For 35 years in Malayalam Film Industry |
| 2014 | Jayaram | Asianet Golden Star of the Year |
| 2014 | Dulquer Salmaan | Star of the Year |
| 2014 | Fahad Fasil | Performer of the Year |
| 2013 | Shah Rukh Khan | International Icon of Indian Cinema |
| 2013 | Mohanlal | Millennium Actor Award |
| 2012 | Mammootty | Guest of Honour Award |
| 2012 | Kamal Hassan | Guest of Honour Award |
| 2012 | Prakash Raj | Asianet Golden Star Award |
| 2012 | Jacqueline Fernandez | Most Stylish Bollywood Actress |
| 2012 | Jayaram | Special commemoration - 25 year in the industry |
| 2011 | Asin | Pride of Kerala in Bollywood |
| 2011 | Vidya Balan | Most Popular in Hindi |
| 2011 | R. Madhavan | Asianet Golden Star Award |
| 2011 | Mammootty | Cultural Icon of Kerala |
| 2010 | Mohanlal | Asianet Golden Star Award |
| 2009 | Mammootty | Asianet Millennium Star Award |
Popular actor / actress Tamil">Tamil language">Tamil
Former Awards
Most Popular Duet
The Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Duet was only awarded in the year 2016.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2016 | Unni Menon | Jacobinte Swargarajyam |
| 2016 | Sitaara | Jacobinte Swargarajyam |
Most Popular Singer
The Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Singer was awarded in the year 2012 only.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2012 | Remya Nambeesan | Thattathin Marayathu |
Best Feature Film on National Integration
The Asianet Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration was awarded in the years 2006 and 2010.| Year | Film | Director |
| 2006 | Kirtichakra | Major Ravi |
| 2010 | Kandahar | Major Ravi |
| 2011 | Urumi | Santosh Sivan |
| 2012 | Spirit | Ranjith |
Best Sound Recordist
The Asianet Film Award for Best Sound Recordist was awarded in the years 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2001 | Krishnan Unni | Kattu Vannu Vilichappol |
| 2002 | Harikumar | Kannaki |
| 2005 | Shaji Madhavan | Naran |
| 2006 | Vinod | Karutha Pakshikal |
| 2006 | Anoop | Karutha Pakshikal |
| 2006 | Ajith | Karutha Pakshikal |
Best Makeup Artist
The Asianet Film Award for Best Makeup Artist was awarded in the years 2001 to 2003.| Year | Winner | Film |
| 2001 | Salim | Raavanaprabhu |
| 2001 | P V Shankar | Raavanaprabhu |
| 2002 | Pattanam Rasheed | Kunjikoonan |
| 2003 | Pandyan | Manassinakkare |