Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

Film award of film critics from Kerala, India

Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

Awarded for| Best in film
Country| India
Presented by| Kerala Film Critics Association
First award| 1977
Website| keralafilmcritics.com

The Kerala Film Critics Association Awards are presented annually by the Kerala Film Critics Association to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Malayalam language film industry of India. The awards were instituted in 1977.[1]

## History

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The Kerala Film Critics Association is an organisation of film critics from Kerala, India.[2] It presents the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards each year to honour the finest achievements in filmmaking.[3]

## Juries and rules

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The awards are given in several categories. In addition to regular categories, the association occasionally has special awards. The awards include a cash award of Rs. 1 lakh for the best film. The second best film, best director, best actor and best actress will receive Rs. 25,000 each.[4]

## Ceremonies

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The following is a listing of all Kerala Film Critics Association Awards ceremonies since 2002.

Ceremony  | Date  | Best Film  | Ref

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26th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 27 January 2003  | Nammal
Nandanam | [5]
34th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 26 February 2011  | Khaddama | [6]
35th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 18 May 2012  | Pranayam | [7]
37th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 30 January 2014  | Drishyam | [8]
38th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 15 April 2015  | Ottaal
Iyobinte Pusthakam | [9]
39th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 28 May 2016  | Ennu Ninte Moideen | [10]
40th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 7 March 2017  | Oppam | [11]
41st Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 20 April 2018  | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | [12]
42nd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 9 April 2019  | Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | [13]
43rd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 20 October 2020  | Jallikattu | [14]
44th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 13 September 2021  | The Great Indian Kitchen | [15]
45th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 19 October 2022  | Aavasavyuham | [16]
46th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 23 May 2023  | Headmaster
B 32 Muthal 44 Vare | [17]
47th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 12 May 2024  | Aattam | [18]
48th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | 15 May 2025  | Feminichi Fathima | [19]

## Categories

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### Main awards

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* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Film
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Second Best Film
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Popular Film
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Debut Actor
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Debut Actress
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor in Negative Role
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress in Negative Role
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Story
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematographer
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Debut Director
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Art Director
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Editor
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Sound Recording
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Costume Design
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Music Director
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Female Playback Singer
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Male Playback Singer
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Lyricist
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Choreographer
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Make-up Artist
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Child Artist
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Children's Film
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Special Jury Award

### Honorary awards

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* Chalachitra Ratnam Award
* Chalachitra Prathibha Award
* Ruby Jubilee Award

## References

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1. ^ "FILM CRITICS AWARDS COMPLETE LIST FROM 1977 TILL 2012 ഫിലിം ക്രിട്ടിക്‌സ് അവാര്‍ഡ് 1977 മുതല്‍ 2012 വരെ സമ്പൂര്‍ണ പട്ടിക". Kerala Film Critics Association (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 February 2023.
2. ^ N. J. Nair (23 March 2002). "No room for controversies". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 October 2010. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
3. ^ Staff Reporter (5 January 2013). "Entries invited for film critics awards". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
4. ^ Staff Reporter (5 January 2013). "Entries invited for film critics awards". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
5. ^ "Nandanam wins best film, Dileep best actor in Kerala". The Times of India. 27 January 2003. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
6. ^ "Critics award: 'Gaddama' adjudged best film". The Indian Express. 26 February 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
7. ^ "'Pranayam' bags Film Critics Awards". The New Indian Express. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
8. ^ "'Drishyam' Bags Kerala Film Critics Association Awards". The New Indian Express. 30 January 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
9. ^ "Critics awards announced". The Hindu. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
10. ^ "38th Kerala Film Critic Awards". The Times of India. Timescontent.com. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
11. ^ "Film critics awards announced". The Hindu. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
12. ^ "Film critics awards announced". The Hindu. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
13. ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards announced". The New Indian Express. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
14. ^ "Film critics awards: Nivin Pauly & Manju Warrier are best actors, Jallikattu best film". Malayala Manorama. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
15. ^ "Film Critics Awards 2020: The Great Indian Kitchen wins the best film". Malayala Manorama. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
16. ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, Dulquer Salmaan, Durga Krishna win big". Cinema Express. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
17. ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards: Darshana Rajendran, Kunchacko Boban are best actors; B 32 Muthal 44 Vare and Headmaster named best film". The Indian Express. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
18. ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, 'Aattam' adjudged best film". The Hindu. 12 May 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
19. ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, 'Feminichi Fathima' adjudged best film". The Hindu. 15 April 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 April 2025.

## External links

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* Official website

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Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

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* Best Film
* Best Director
* Best Actor
* Best Actress
* Best Screenplay
* Best Story
* Second Best Film
* Best Popular Film
* Best Supporting Actor/Second Best Actor
* Best Supporting Actress/Second Best Actress
* Best Cinematographer
* Best Music Director
* Best Lyricist
* Best Female Playback Singer
* Best Male Playback Singer

Honorary awards|

* Chalachitra Ratnam Award
* Chalachitra Prathibha Award
* Ruby Jubilee Award

Ceremonies|

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Awards and events|

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