The state film award given to Salim Kumar for being the best comedian has already been widely debated, both by the film fraternity and the public. Recently,
actor Salim Kumar, who has also been a comedian and winner of national award, said that if those cracking jokes are to be rewarded, all actors performing the
navarasas should be. Posting his remark on her wall, actress Rima Kallingal also backed Salim Kumar’s view.
Meanwhile, Suraj Venjarammoodu said that he is happy to have received both the awards.