The third Jessi Foundation Awards for excellence in films were recently announced. The awards will be given away on the 17th of August at Ernakulam. A huge function is going to be held on that day at Ernakulam's Fine Arts Hall to mark Jessi's 67th birthday.

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• Best Film- 'Achuvinde Amma'

• Best Director- Blessy for 'Thanmatra'

• Best Actor- Mohanlal for 'Thanmatra'

• Best Actress- Kavya Madhavan for 'Ananthabhadram' and 'Annorikkal'

• Star of the Year- Mammooty for various films

• Special Award for an Actor- Dileep for 'Chaandupottu'

• Special Award for an Actress- Bhavana for 'Deivanaamathil'

• Best Newcomer- Manikuttan for 'Boyfriend'

• Best New Actress- Mamta Mohandas for 'Mayookham'

• Best New Director- Anwar Rasheed for 'Rajamanikkam'