Bhagyaraj completes his task

Acclaimed Tamil film actor - director K Bhagyaraj was entrusted with the task of selecting the best films in Malayalam film industry for the year 2011.

He was appointed the head of the jury. After a week on the job, he completed the work and announced the winners in Thiruvananthapuram.

Known as the King of Screenplay for his movies were intense and a pleasure to watch, Bhagyaraj, while announcing the awards, stressed the need to promote documentaries and short films that represent a powerful medium to chronicle the life and culture of a generation.

Bhagyaraj said selection of films for the award was a challenging task. 'Most of the entries were box office hits, yet of good quality', he said.

Indian Rupee, directed by Ranjith under the banner of August Cinema, India was adjudged best film, while Dileep won the best actor award and Swetha Menon adjudged the best actress.