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Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 16 (PTI) Jeo Baby-directed "The Great Indian Kitchen", which revolves around the story of a newly-wed couple in a traditional middle class family, bagged the titles for the best film and screenplay in the 51st Kerala State Film Awards announced here on Saturday.
The small-budget movie, which shattered the myth of domesticity and raised some disturbing questions against patriarchy, was a huge hit.
Popular actors Jayasurya and Anna Ben were adjudged the the best actor and actress titles for their stellar performances in the movies "Vellam" and "Kappela" respectively, while Siddharth Siva bagged the recognition for the best director through his movie "Ennivar.
Prithviraj-starrer "Ayyappanum Koshiyum" secured the award for the best popular film, state Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cheriyan said while announcing the awards during a press meet here.
The jury-headed by eminent actress Suhasini Maniratnam chose "Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam" directed by Senna Hegde as the second best film and Muhammad Musthafa, the director of "Kappela" was selected as the best debutant director.
Sudheesh and Srirekha were the best character artistes, he said.