THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister A K Balan declared the 28th annual state television awards. This time, Kaumudy TV got seven awards. Kerala Kaumudy deputy editor V S Rajesh got the award for best presenter in ‘non-story category,’(educational programme). The award is given for the interview programme straight line. Vava Suresh selected for best presenter in the non-news programme category(snake master). Best doubing actor(male) Shankar Lal (Mahaguru), Doubing actor(female) Rohini A Pillai (Mahaguru) were also selected for the awards. Leswin Ullas got the award for best child actor (Mahaguru). Loval S got the award in the cinematography category (Mahaguru) and Shibukumar was selected for the award of best art director.

Mahaguru serial, produced by Kaumudy TV, is based on the epic life of social reformer and renaissence leader Srinarayana Guru. It was directed by Mahesh Kidangal. Mahaguru serial received 5 awards.