Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer
{{Short description|Indian award}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}}
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer is an honour, established in 1969, and presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India for best female and male playback singer in Malayalam cinema. The first recipients of the award were P. Leela and K. J. Yesudas. K. J. Yesudas has been the winner with 25 wins, followed by K. S. Chithra with 16 and S. Janaki with 11 awards.K. S. Chithra won the award for 11 successive years ( 1985 – 1996 ) that is the most times ever
Best Male Playback Singer
Most Awards
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Frequent Winner
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| style="text-align:center;"| |{{won|8 (1979-86)}} |
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1969
|rowspan="3"|100px |rowspan="3"|K. J. Yesudas |Polthinkalkkala |
1970
|rowspan="2"|Various films |{{dash}} |
1971
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1972
|Suprabhatham |
1973
|rowspan="5"|100px |rowspan="5"|K. J. Yesudas |rowspan="4"|Various films |rowspan="4"|{{dash}} |
1974 |
1975 |
1976 |
1977
|Jagadguru Aadisankaran, Angeekaaram |Shankara Digvijayam, Neelajalaashayathil |
1978
|Ragam Sreeragam |
1979
|rowspan="8"|100px |rowspan="8"|K. J. Yesudas |Krishnathulasi Kathirukal |
1980
|Mela, Manjil Virinja Pookkal, Angadi |Manassoru Manthrika, Mizhiyoram, Paavada Venam |
1981
|Various films | |
1982
|Various films | |
1983
|Various films | |
1984
|Ee Marubhoovil |
1985
|Ambada Njaane!, Oru Kudakeezhil |Vachalamakum Mounam, Anuragini Itha En |
1986
| Areyum Bhavagayakan akkum |
1987
|Mokshamu Galadha |
1988
|Unarumee Gaanam |
1989
|Kireedam, Vadakkunokkiyantram |Kanneer Poovinte, Maayaa Mayooram |
1990
|Thane Poovitta Moham |
1991
|rowspan="2"|100px |rowspan="2"|M. G. Sreekumar |Kilukil Pambaram, Aathira Varavayi |
1992
|Various films | |
1993
|rowspan="6"|100px |rowspan="6"|K. J. Yesudas |Akashadoothu, Padheyam, Chenkol |Raappadi Kezhunnuvo, Chandrakantham Kondu, Madhuram Jeevamrutha |
1994
|Saamaja Sancharini |
1995
|No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North, Mazhayethum Munpe, Punnaram |Ponnambili Pottum Thott, Aathmavin Pusthakathaalil, Japamaay Vedha Sadhakamaay |
1996
|Kaliveedurangiyallo, Parvathi Manohari |
1997 |
1998
|Etho Nidra Than |
1999
|Prayam Nammil Moham |
2000
|Kaalame Kaikkolluka Nee |
2001
|Aakasha Deepangal Sakshi |
2002
|Amme Amme |
2003
| Neeyoru Puzhayay |
2004
|Aadedi Aadadedi |
2005
| Nottam |Melle Melle |
2006
|Bansuri Sruthi Pole |
2007
| Nivedyam |Kolakkuzhalvili Ketto |
2008
|Kalyana Kacheri |
2009
|Swantham Swantham |
2010
|Paattu Paaduvan Mathram |
2011
|Chembakapoonkavile |
2012
|Akaleyo Nee, Mazhakondu Mathram |
2013
|Janmantharangalil |
2014
|White Boys |Aadityakiranangal |
2015
|Jilebi, Ennum Eppozhum, Ennu Ninte Moideen |Njanoru Malayali, Malarvaka Kombathu, Saradambaram |
2016
| |Thaniye Mizhikal |
2017
|Mizhiyil Ninnum |
2018
|Poomuthole |
2019
|Aathmavile |
2020
|Sundaranayavane, |
2021
| |Raavil |
2022
| |Pallotty 90’s Kids |Kanave |
2023
|Jananam 1947 Pranayam Thudarunnu |Pathiranennorthu |
Best Female Playback Singer
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| style="text-align:center;"| |{{won|16}} |
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| style="text-align:center;"| |{{won|11}} |
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| style="text-align:center;"| |{{won|4}} |
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| style="text-align:center;"| |{{won|3}} |
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| style="text-align:center;"| |{{won|3}} |
Frequent Winner
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!style="vertical-align: middle;"| Artist | style="background:#cec; font-size:8pt; width:60px;"| Wins |
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| style="text-align:center;"| |{{won|11 (1985-95 )}} |
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| style="text-align:center;"| |{{won|6 (1979-84)}} |
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1969
|Ujjayiniyile Gayika |
1970
| |Sthree |Innale Neeyoru |
1971
|Poonthenaruvi |
1972
|File:S Janaki in Pune, India 2007.JPG |Aayiram Varnangal |
1973
|Praananaadhanenikku Nalkiya |
1974
| |Aa Nimishathinte |
1975
|Poovukalkku Punyakaalam |
1976
|rowspan="2"| 100px |rowspan="2"| S. Janaki |Thushaara Bindukkale |
1977
|Sandhye |
1978
|Raakkilikal Paadi |
1979
|rowspan="6"| 100px |rowspan="6"| S. Janaki |Mouname Nirayum |
1980
|Manjil Virinja Pookkal, Aniyaatha Valakal, Chamaram |Manjanikombil, Oru Mayilppeeliyay, Naadha Nee Varum |
1981
|Ettumanoor Ambalathil |
1982
|Olangal, Ith Njangalude Katha |Thumbi Vaa, Swarna Mukile |
1983
|Gopike Nin Viral |
1984
|Kasthoorimaan Kurunne |
1985
|rowspan="11"| 100px |rowspan="11"| K. S. Chithra |Ente Kaanakkuyil, Nirakkoottu |Ore Swaram, Poomaaname |
1986
|Manjal Prasadavum |
1987
|Eenam Maranna Kattu, Ezhuthapurangal |Eenam Maranna Kaatte, Thalolam Paithal |
1988
|Indu Pushpam Choodi Nilkkum |
1989
|Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Mazhavilkavadi |Kalari Vilakku, Thanka Thoni |
1990
|Palappoove Nin, Kannil Nin Meyyil |
1991
|Thaaram Vaalkannadi, Swara Kanyakamar |
1992
|Mouna Sarovaramake |
1993
|Ponmeghame, Rajahamsame, Sangeethame |
1994
|Parvanendu Mukhi |
1995
|Shashikala Chaarthiya |
1996
|Pranayamani Thooval |
1997
| |Ennodenthini Pinakkam |
1998
|Varamanjaladiya Raavinte |
1999
| 100px |Pular Veyilum Pakal Mukilum |
2000
| |Aaradyam Parayum |
2001
|rowspan="2"| 100px |rowspan="2"| K. S. Chithra |Mooli Mooli Kaattinundoru |
2002
|Kaarmukil Varnante |
2003
|Enthe Nee Kanna |
2004
|Mukilin Makale |
2005
| Nottam |Mayangippoyi |
2006
|Bansuri Sruthi Pole |
2007
| Nivedyam |Kolakkuzhal Vili Ketto |
2008
|Mullulla Murikkinmel |
2009
|Chandu Thottille |
2010
| |Olichirunne |
2011
|Kannodu Kannoram, Kannoram Chingaram |
2012
|Enundodi Ambili Chantham |
2013
| Ottaykku Padunna |
2014
| Vijanathayil |
2015
|Pashyathi Dhishi Dhishi |
2016
|Nadavathil Thuranilla |
2017
|Vaanamakalunnuvo |
2018
|Aami |Neermathaala Poovinnullil |
2019
|Parayatharikil Vanna Pranayame |
2020
|File:Nithyamammanlulumall Kochi2025.jpg |Vaathikkalu Vellari pravu |
2021
|File:Sithara Krishnakumar.jpg |Paalnilavin Poykayil |
2022
|Mayipeeli Ilakunnu |
2023
|Thinkal Poovin |
Special Jury Award and Special Jury Mention in This Category
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2012
| |G. Sreeram |Kaatte Kaatte Nee |
2012
|Kaatte Kaatte Nee |
2013
|Lalee Lalee |
2014
| | M. G. Swarasagar | Manalchitrangal | Kunjikkuruvikale, Doore Chaare Vachalamay |
2015
| Enno Njanente |
2020
|Special Mention (Special award for trans people or women for any category) | Kalakkatha Sandanamera |
Best Classical Music Singer
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2009
|Meghatheertham |Bhavayami |
2010
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References
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120722074426/http://www.keralafilm.com/statefilm.htm Official website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232254/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm PRD, Govt. of Kerala: Awardees List]
- [http://www.keralafilm.com/index.php/kca-updates/318-state-film-award-2014 Kerala State Film Award 2014 ]
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