Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian

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The Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedy Artist was an award given annually in the Kerala State Film Awards, starting in 1972. The award was discontinued in 2013.

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Winners

YearActorFilmDirector
1969 Adoor Bhasi Adimakal, Virunnukari
1970 Bahadoor Thurakkatha Vathil, Aranazhika Neram, Vazhve Mayam
1971 Adoor Bhasi
1972 Bahadoor
2008 Mamukoya Innathe Chintha Vishayam Sathyan Anthikkad
2009 Suraj Venjaramood Ivar Vivahitharayal Saji Surendran
2010 Suraj Venjaramood Oru Naal Varum T. K. Rajeev Kumar
2011 Jagathy Sreekumar Swapna Sanchari Kamal
2012 Salim Kumar Ayalum Njanum Thammil Lal Jose
2013 Suraj Venjaramood Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus, Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum Marthandan, Lal Jose

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