Filmmaker T.V. Chandran has been chosen for the prestigious J.C. Daniel Award for 2022. The award, conferred by the Kerala government annually in recognition to an individual’s lifelong contributions to Malayalam cinema, carries a purse of ₹5 lakh, a statuette, and a citation.
Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian announced the award here on Saturday.
A jury headed by filmmaker K.P. Kumaran, who was also the recipient of the award last year, actor and director Revathy, actor and writer V.K. Sreeraman, and Chalachitra Academy Secretary C. Ajoy as member secretary, chose Mr. Chandran for the award.