Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 31 (PTI) Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty was appointed chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy (KSCA), the apex body for cinema in the state, on Friday.

In a government order issued by the Department of Cultural Affairs, the names of 26 office-bearers and members of the new committee were announced.

According to the order, Pookutty will serve as chairperson, while actress Kuku Parameswaran has been appointed vice-chairperson.

Parameswaran is also the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). C Ajoy will continue as the Academy’s secretary.

The general council members include Santhosh Keezhattoor, Sithara Krishnakumar, Minhaj Meder, Sohanlal S, G S Vijayan, Shyam Pushkaran, Amal Neerad, Nikhila Vimal, B Rakesh, S

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