Kerala State Film Awards 2025: Shamla Hamza Expresses Joy Over Winning Best Actress for ‘Feminichi Fathima’; Says, ‘I Am Really Thankful to Director Fasil Muhammed’
Shamla Hamza expressed her excitement after winning the Best Actress award at the Kerala State Film Awards for her second film, 'Feminichi Fathima'. She credited her opportunity to the success of '1001 Nunakal' and expressed gratitude to the film’s team and director, Fasil Muhammed.
Actor Shamla Hamza, who has been honoured with prestigious Kerala State Film Award, has expressed her delight over the achievement for her second film, Feminichi Fathima. Kerala State Film Awards 2025: Deedi Damodaran Slams Vedan’s Best Lyricist Win Amid Sexual Assault Allegations.
Speaking to ANI, Shamla Hamza said, "This is my second movie and I am so happy and excited that I received Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress. I got a chance for this movie only because of 1001 Nunakal. I am really thankful to the team and Director Fasil Muhammed."
Shamla Hamza took home the Best Actress Award for her performance in Fasil Muhammed-directed film, Feminichi Fathima. Besides that, the film also picked the Second Best Film and Best Debut Director awards at the 54th Kerala State Film Awards.
Ever since the awards were announced, Hamza has been receiving warm greetings and congratulatory messages from the members of the Malayalam film industry, including veteran actor Mammootty.
Malayalam Actor Mammootty Congratulates Shamla Hamza on Her Big Win
Reacting to the same, she added, "I really don't know what to say. I am so happy seeing his message. He just said, 'Congratulations' and that is really enough for me to be happy."
Notably, Mammootty also received the Best Actor award at the Kerala State Film Awards for his performance in Rahul Sadasivan's folk-horror film Bramayugam.
A total of 128 films from the year 2024 were submitted for consideration this year, out of which 26 films were shortlisted.
Written and directed by Fasil Mohammad, Feminichi Fathima tells the story of Fathima, a housewife in a coastal town, who has been residing with her orthodox husband. Her attempts to replace a mere mattress in their house challenge the underlying patriarchy, while also acting as a symbol of her independence. Kerala State Film Award 2025: Mammootty Wins Best Actor for ‘Bramayugam’, ‘Manjummel Boys’ Bags Best Film.
Apart from Shamla Hamza, the film also features Kumar Sunil, Viji Viswanath, Pushpa Rajan, and Praseedha.