Padmarajan Award (Padmarajan Puraskaram)
ぱどまらじゃんしょう
An award organized by Padmarajan Memorial Trust to honor Malayalam literature and film. Established in 1992.
Short Story AwardNovel Award (Novel)Film Award (Work)Director AwardScreenplay Award
- Established
- 1992
- Organizer
- Padmarajan Memorial Trust
- Category
- Plays, Scripts, and Screenplays
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Padmarajan Award (Padmarajan Puraskaram) was established in 1992 by the Padmarajan Memorial Trust in memory of writer and filmmaker P. Padmarajan. It began with two categories: short story award and film (feature film) award, and later added novel award, director award, screenplay award, etc. Primarily targeting Malayalam literary works and films as well as their creators, it is selected and awarded by a judging committee appointed by the Trust, with announcements typically around May each year.
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate Selection (Secretariat/Internal Committee) | Secretariat and internal selection committee of Padmarajan Memorial Trust | — | Narrow down candidates internally (non-public) |
| Final Selection (Judging Panel) | Judging committee appointed by the Trust (writers, critics, film professionals, etc.) | — | Decision by the judging committee (select winner) |
| Announcement and Award Ceremony | Selection Committee | — | Official announcement (press release, media coverage) and award ceremony |
Candidate Selection (Secretariat/Internal Committee)
Judges
Secretariat and internal selection committee of Padmarajan Memorial Trust
Announcement
Narrow down candidates internally (non-public)
Final Selection (Judging Panel)
Judges
Judging committee appointed by the Trust (writers, critics, film professionals, etc.)
Announcement
Decision by the judging committee (select winner)
Announcement and Award Ceremony
Judges
Selection Committee
Announcement
Official announcement (press release, media coverage) and award ceremony
Criteria
- Literary value and expressiveness
- Originality and innovation
- Work completion (structure, style, direction)
- In film category: directorial skill, screenplay quality, directing ability
- Cultural and social impact/contribution
Application Tips
Dos
- 作品の完成度を高める（構成・文体・推敲）
- オリジナリティと独自の視点を重視する
- 映画部門では脚本と演出の整合性を重視する
- 応募要項や締切（該当する場合）を事前に確認する
Don''ts
- 盗作や他者の作品の無断流用を行わない
- 未完成・未校正の原稿で応募しない
- 応募要件に従わない提出形式や情報の省略を行わない
From Judges
- 物語の核（テーマ）を明確にし、不要な説明を避ける
- 言語表現（文体）の一貫性と説得力を重視する
- 映画作品は脚本の完成度と監督の視点（演出）を評価対象とする
Related Awards
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award
- Ezhuthachan Puraskaram
- Mathrubhumi Literary Award
- Kerala State Film Awards
- Muttathu Varkey Award
- Vayalar Award
Past Winners
Subhash Chandran
Winner
N. Prabhakaran
Winner
Dileesh Pothan
Winner
Syam Pushkaran
Winner
Salim Ahamed
Winner
Sidhartha Siva
Winner
Sudevan
Winner
Manoj Kana
Winner
P. Surendran
Winner
Asokan Charuvil
Winner
Paul Zacharia
Winner
K. R. Meera
Winner
K. A. Sebastian
Winner
Sesham
Winner
T. V. Chandran
Winner
Punaradhivasam
Winner
A. K. Lohithadas
Winner
Hariharan
Winner
Lenin Rajendran
Winner