Thiruvananthapuram, Friday, January 30, 2009: Atlas Film critics award for the year 2008 was announced here today, Mohanlal bagged best actor award for his performance in “ Pakal Nakshatrangal and Kurushetra”. Sukumari was named as the best actress for the film “Mizhikal Sakshi” in which she portrayed the role of a mother searching for her estranged son.

“Thalapavu” directed by Madhupal and Ranjith directed “Thirakatha” shared the award for the best film in the Critics Award.

The maiden movie of film fraternity AMMA,” Twenty-20” produced by actor Dilip was selected as most popular movie

Film producer and distributor TE Vasudevan will be awarded “Chalachitra Ratnam” award for his overall contribution to Malayalam cinema.