Kochi, March 12 (UNI) The Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrated excellence in Malayalam television with a strong focus on women empowerment, adopting the theme “She is the Colour” to highlight the strength, resilience and achievements of women who inspire society.
The Asianet Television Awards 2026 will be telecast on Asianet on March 14 and 15 from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star-studded celebration to audiences across Kerala and beyond.
As part of the theme, several remarkable women personalities were honoured during the grand ceremony. Legendary playback singer Vimala Varma was recognised for her contribution to music. The event also paid tribute to Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their outstanding achievements.
Among those felicitated were actress Shweta Menon, who currently serves as President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award-winning actress Surabhi Lakshmi.
The star-studded evening witnessed the presence of several prominent actors including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar, among many others from the film and television industry.
The event was also attended by Kishan Kumar, Executive Vice President-Malayalam at JioStar.
The ceremony recognised outstanding achievements in Malayalam television across multiple categories, honouring the talent and dedication of artists and technicians who contribute to the growth of the industry.
The evening was further enlivened by spectacular entertainment segments featuring dazzling dance performances, thrilling stunt acts and comedy skits by popular television and film stars, making it a memorable celebration.
