Here's a look at the nominees for Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) category for Malayalam. Asif Ali delivered a controlled and moving performance as Ajayan. He perfectly captured the quiet pain of a father dealing with family secrets and a difficult relationship with his own father. In this suspense drama, Basil Joseph played the role of Manuel. He was praised for his ability to switch between being a friendly neighbour and a man who is clearly hiding something dark. Fahadh Faasil stole every scene as the eccentric gangster Ranga.