Thiruvnanthapuram (PTI): 'Orupennum Randanum', a film based on four short stories of famous writer Thakazhi, produced and directed by well-known film maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan was adjudged the best feature film in the Kerala State Film awards 2008.

Adoor Gopalakrishnan also got the best director and script writer awards for the same film while 'Bhoomimalayalam' directed by T V Chandran bagged the second best film award.

Lal got the best actor award for his role as a policeman in 'Thalapavu', a film based on a naxalite and Priyanka was selected for best actress for her role in 'Vilapangalkapuram', a film about a girl's sufferings at the hands of religious extremists.

Aryadan Shoukat was slected best story writer for his work 'Vilapangalkapuram'.

Shanker Mahadevan was selected as best playback singer for his song in 'Madambi' while Manjeri got the best playback singer (female) award. Best lyricist was O.N.V.Kurup and best music director M Jayachandran for his work in 'Madambi.' State Minister for Education and Culture M A Baby announced the awards at a press meet here today along with Jury Chairman Girish Kasaravalli. A total of 27 films were considered for the awards.

The best film award carries a prize money of Rs.two lakh while the best director will get Rs.One lakh and citation.