Actor Pramod Veliyanad Selected for Inaugural Dr. HSP-NATAK Excellence Award.

THALAYOLAPARAMBU: Renowned theatre and film actor Pramod Veliyanad has been chosen for the first-ever Dr. HSP-NATAK Award for his comprehensive contributions to the Malayalam stage. The award was instituted by the Thalayolaparambu Regional Committee of NATAK (Network of Artistic Theatre Activists Kerala).

The honor includes a cash prize of ₹25,000, sponsored by the family of late Dr. HSP, a memento designed by sculptor Yesudas P.M., and a citation. Pramod Veliyanad is a veteran of the professional theatre circuit in Kerala and has recently gained wider acclaim through his versatile roles in Malayalam cinema.

The award ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026, during the NATAK Regional Conference at Thalayolaparambu, which serves as a prelude to the organization’s third State Convention. NATAK State General Secretary J. Shailaja will present the award to the actor. (TIM)

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