Kerala awards fellowships to arts contributors for 2024

The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi announced its 2024 awards and fellowships on March 17, 2025. A. Ananthapadmanabhan, Xavier Pulppatt, and Kalamandalam Saraswathi received fellowships for their contributions to classical music, theatre, and dance. Eighteen individuals were selected for various awards, while 22 received the Guru Pooja Award, honoring those over 60 for their significant contributions. Each Guru Pooja Awardee will receive ₹30,000, a plaque, and a certificate. The date for the award ceremony will be announced later, according to the Akademi's secretary, Karivellur Murali.