Mammootty bags his 6th Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his exceptional performance in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam, skillfully directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, which also won Best Film. His outstanding roles in Puzhu and Rorschach played a significant role in securing this accolade. After 14 years, Mammootty is honored again with the State Film Award for Best Actor.