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."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.
History The Kerala Film Critics Association is an organisation of film critics from Kerala, India. It presents the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards each year to honour the finest achievements in filmmaking.
Juries and rules 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.
Ceremonies The following is a listing of all Kerala Film Critics Association Awards ceremonies since 2002. Ceremony Date Best Film Ref26th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards27 January 2003Nammal Nandanam34th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 26 February 2011Khaddama35th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards18 May 2012Pranayam37th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards30 January 2014Drishyam38th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards15 April 2015Ottaal Iyobinte Pusthakam39th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards28 May 2016Ennu Ninte Moideen40th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards7 March 2017Oppam41st Kerala Film Critics Association Awards20 April 2018Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum42nd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards9 April 2019Oru Kuprasidha Payyan43rd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards20 October 2020Jallikattu44th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards13 September 2021The Great Indian Kitchen45th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards19 October 2022Aavasavyuham46th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards23 May 2023Headmaster B 32 Muthal 44 Vare47th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards12 May 2024Aattam48th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards15 May 2025Feminichi Fathima
Categories Main awards 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 Chalachitra Ratnam Award Chalachitra Prathibha Award Ruby Jubilee Award
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