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The Kerala government on Friday (October 31, 2025) appointed award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty as the chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
He replaces actor Prem Kumar, who was appointed interim chairman in September 2024 following the resignation of filmmaker Ranjith. Mr. Prem Kumar also held the post of Vice Chairman of the academy. Actor Kukku Parameswaran has now been appointed as the vice-chairman.
According to a government order issued on Friday, the General Council and Executive Council were last reconstituted in March 2022. New faces in the General Council include filmmaker Amal Neerad, screenwriter Syam Pushkaran and singer Sithara Krishnakumar. The reconstitution of the committees is taking place at a time when there are barely seven months left in the term of office of the current government.
Chalachitra Academy is a key institution under the Department of Culture which organizes the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) and the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK), coordinates activities related to the Kerala State Film Awards and is also involved in the promotion of film studies and research as well as archival work.
Published – 31 Oct 2025 20:36 IST
