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

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. The awards were instituted in 1977.

History

The Kerala Film Critics Association is an organization of film critics from

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. The association was founded in 1977 when a group of film journalists met at the behest of K. Aniyan, and Baby. It presents the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards each year to honour the finest achievements in filmmaking. The maiden award was presented to ''Yudhakandam'' at a modest function. Since then, the status of the award had increased and the function was becoming more colourful with every passing year. In 2005, director P.Venu was bestowed with ''Kala Prathiba Award'' for his immense contribution to Malayalam cinema.

Juries and rules

The films are selected by the members of the association. Initially, only those films that were released in theatres were considered for the award. Later, following the state award pattern, all censored films began to be considered. The aspirants have to remit an entry fee of Rs. 500 and the screening charge for contest for the award (as of 2002).

Award categories

* Best Film * Best Director * Best Actor * Best Actress * Second Best Film * Second Best Actor – Male * Best Supporting Actor – Female * Best Debut Director * Best Story * Best Script * Best Art Direction * Best Editor * Best Cinematographer * Best Music Director * Best Lyricist * Best Playback Singer – Male * Best Playback Singer – Female * Best Popular Film * Best Child Artist * Special Jury Award In addition to regular categories, the association occasionally presents special awards. d The association awards the best film with a cash award of Rs. 1 lakh, and the second best film, best director, best actor and best actress will be presented Rs. 25,000 each.

2020

The 45th Kerala Film Critics Awards for the year 2020 was announced on September 13, 2021.

Honorary Awards

*Ruby Jubilee Award: Harikumar *Chalachitra Ratnam Award:

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* Special Jury Award for Acting: M.A. Nishad - ''Vaaku''

2017

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* Best Popular Film –

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2016

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* Best Director –

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(Oppam) * Second Best Film –

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* Best Singer (Female) – Varsha Vinu and Alka Ajith * Best Cinematographer – Sujith Vaassudev (James And Alice) * Best Lyricist –

Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma (born 12 February 1960) is a noted malayalam lyricist and poet. He is the son of Malayalam Popular poet and lyricist late Vayalar Ramavarma. He made his debut in the malayalam film industry through the 1990 malayalam ...

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Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho ''Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Sidhartha Siva. It is produced by Kunchacko Boban, who also stars in the title role Kochavva along with Master Rudraksh Sudheesh as ...

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2015

* Best Actor (Male) – Prithvi Raj (

Ennu Ninte Moideen ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' (English: ''Yours Truly, Moideen'') is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language biographical romantic drama film written and directed by R. S. Vimal, based on the real-life story of Kanchanamala and B. P. Moideen, which took p ...

) * Best Actor (Female) –

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Kaattum Mazhayum ''Kaattum Mazhayum'' is an unreleased Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Hari Kumar and starring Lal and Unni Mukundan in lead roles. The rest of the cast includes Meera Nandan, Irshad, Praveena, Mamukoya, Sudheesh, Balachandran Chulll ...

* Most Popular Movie – Charlie and

Oru Vadakkan Selfie ''Oru Vadakkan Selfie'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language road-comedy film directed by G. Prajith and scripted by Vineeth Sreenivasan. The film features Nivin Pauly, Manjima Mohan, Aju Varghese, Neeraj Madhav and Vineeth Sreenivasan. The mu ...

* Best Child Artists –

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Maalgudi Days ''Maalgudi Days'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language emotional suspense thriller scripted and directed by brothers Vivek, Visakh, and Vinod in their directorial debut. Set in an imaginary school named Malgudi Residential School, it is based ...

) * Second best Actor/Actress – Prem Prakash (

Nirnayakam ''Nirnaayakam'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by Bobby–Sanjay and directed by V. K. Prakash. The film features Asif Ali and Prem Prakash in Lead roles and Nedumudi Venu, Malavika Mohanan and Tisca Chopra in supportin ...

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Edavappathy ''Edavappathy'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Lenin Rajendran. It deals with the story of the mental conflicts of a Tibetan Buddhist priest. Siddharth Lama plays the male lead with Utthara Unni opposit ...

* Best Lyricist – Antony Abraham (Ormakalil Oru Manjukalam) * Best Music Director – M.Jayachandran (

) * Best Singer (Male) – P.Jayachandran (

) * Best Singer (Female) – K. S. Chithra (Ormakalil Oru Manjukalam, Mallanum Mathevanum) * Best Cinematography – Jomon T. John (Charlie, Neena, Ennu Ninte Moideen) * Best Editor – Mahesh Narayanan (Nirnayakam) * Best Art Director – Jayasree Lakshmi Narayanan (Charlie) * Best Make-up – Jayachandran ( Edavappathy) * Best Costume Designer – Sameera Saneesh (Charlie) * Upcoming Actor –

Utthara Unni Utthara Unni is an Indian Bharatanatyam dancer from Kerala. She has directed some short films, documentaries and music videos. She also acted in two films. She heads a dance academy called Temple Steps in Kochi, Kerala. Career As a dancer ...

(Edavappathy) * Upcoming Directors – Sateesh Babu Senen and Santhosh Babu Senen (Chayam Poosiya Veedu) * Asif Ali – Special Jury award for acting:

Sudheer Karamana Sudheer Karamana (born 24 May 1971) is an Indian actor who appears mainly in Malayalam cinema. He is the son of veteran actor Karamana Janardanan Nair. Personal life He is the eldest son to actor Karamana Janardanan Nair and Jaya, at Karamana, ...

– Special Jury award for acting:

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2014

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Ottaal '' Ottaal'' (English: ''The Trap'') is a 2015 Indian Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj, an adaptation of the short story "Vanka" by Russian author Anton Chekhov. This film stars Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan, as well as actors Shine Tom ...

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Iyobinte Pusthakam ''Iyobinte Pusthakam'' () is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language period thriller film directed by Amal Neerad. It stars an ensemble cast including Fahadh Faasil, Lal, Jayasurya, Isha Sharvani, Jinu Joseph, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinayakan, Padmap ...

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(''Kukkiliyar'', ''Negalukal'') * Best Actor – Female:

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('' Varsham'') * Second Best Film: ''Ottamandaram'' * Second Best Actor – Male:

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(''Ottamandaram, Kukkiliyar, Alroopangal'') * Best Actor – Female: Bhamaa (''Ottamandaram, Nakku Penta Nakku Takka'') * Best Script:

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('' How Old Are You?'') * Best Music Director:

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'') and Amritha Anil ('' How Old Are You?'') * Best Editing – Hariharaputran (''Alroopangal'') * Best Sound Recordist: N. Harikumar * Best Art Director: Boban (''Angels'') * Best Make-up:

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Chayilyam ''Chayilyam'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Manoj Kana. The story is about the plight of a hapless widow, who is denied the freedom to lead a normal life by the society. The film was produced with contributions ...

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Nikki Galrani Nikita Galrani (born 3 January 1992) is an Indian actress known for her works in Malayalam and Tamil language, Tamil films. Her commercially successful films include ''1983 (film), 1983'' (2014), ''Vellimoonga'' (2014) and ''Darling (2015 Indi ...

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Om Shanti Oshana ''Ohm Shanthi Oshaana'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. The story was conceived by Midhun Manuel Thomas and he wrote the screenplay along with the director. I ...

'') * Most Popular film: ''

Vellimoonga ''Vellimoonga'' () is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language political satire film directed by Jibu Jacob and written by Joji Thomas. It stars Biju Menon in the lead role with Aju Varghese, Nikki Galrani, Tini Tom, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Sasi Kalinga, S ...

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, Nilamboor Aisha

2013

* Best Film: ''

Drishyam ''Drishyam'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. It stars Mohanlal and Meena, with Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Asha Sharath, Siddique, Roshan Basheer and Neera ...

'' * Best Director:

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('' English: An Autumn in London'', ''

Nadan ''Nadan'' ( ml, നടൻ, English: The actor) is a 2013 Malayalam drama film directed by Kamal and written by S. Suresh Babu. Jayaram and Remya Nambeeshan play the lead roles, while the rest of the cast are former theatre artists that include ...

'') * Second Best Film: '' Ayaal'' * Second Best Actor – Male:

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('' English: An Autumn in London'', ''Vasanthathinte Kanalvazhikal'') * Best Actor – Female:

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Kadhaveedu ''Kadhaveedu'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam anthology film written and directed by Sohanlal, based on three stories penned by Vaikkom Muhammad Basheer, Madhavikutty, and M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Kunchacko Boban in the lead role, with ...

'') * Best Script: P. Ananthapadmanabhan ('' August Club'') * Best Music Director: Ratheesh Vega (''Orissa'') * Best Lyricist: Prabhavarma and Madhu Vasudevan (''Nadan'') * Best Playback Singer – Male: Najeem Arshad (''Drishyam, Immanuel'') * Best Playback Singer – Female: Jyotsna (''

Zachariyayude Garbhinikal ''Zachariayude Garbhinikal'' ( is a Malayalam–language comedy-drama film written and directed by Aneesh Anwar. The film narrates the incidents in the life of a gynaecologist ''Dr.Zacharia'' and five women who come into his life. Lal appears ...

'') * Best Cinematographer: Udayan Ambadi (''English'') * Best Child Artist—

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Philips and the Monkey Pen ''Philips and the Monkey Pen'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam language children's film written by Rojin Thomas and directed by Rojin Thomas and Shanil Muhammed. The film stars Sanoop Santhosh, Jayasurya, Remya Nambeesan, Vijay Babu and Joy Mathew. ...

'') * Best Editing – Sobin K Soman (''Ayal'') * Best recording—Tapas Nayik (''Nadan'') * Upcoming Actor, Niranjay (''Black Butterfly'') * Upcoming Director, Sajin Babu (''Astamayam Vare''), Abin Jacob (''Thompson Villa''), Krishnajith S Vijayan (''Flat No 4B'') and Vinod Kumar (''Test Paper'') * Most Popular film: ''

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'' * Special Jury Award: ''Orissa, Kunthapura, Vasanthathinte Kanalvazhikal'' and ''Pakaram''

Special awards

* Chalachithra Rathnam Award:

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* Chalachithra Prathiba award:

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, A. J. Joseph

2012

Kerala Film Critics Awards for the year 2012. * Best Film:

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* Best Director:

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* Second Best Actor – Male:

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Athe Mazha Athe Veyil ''Athe Mazha Athe Veyil'' is a 2011 Malayalam drama film directed by G. Manu and starring Anoop Menon and Lena in the lead roles. Cast * Anoop Menon as Raghuraman * Lena as Sreelakshmi * Jagathy Sreekumar * Madhupal Madhupal Kannambathu is a ...

) * Best Script:

(Traffic) * Best Music Director:

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) * Best Lyricist:

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) * Best Playback Singer – Female: Manjari (Urumi) * Best Cinematographer:

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(Urumi) * Best child artist(girl) – Malavika (Oomakkuyil Padumbol) * Best child artist(boy) – Ashwin (Athe Mazha Athe Veyil) * Best editing – DONMAX (Chappakurisu) * Best recording—Ananda Babu (Urumi) * Best debutant director—Siddique Chendamangalloor (Oomakkuyil Padumbol) * Best debutant artist—Shaji Idappal (Athe Mazha Athe Veyil) * Most Popular film: Urumi * Special Jury award: Prithviraj (Indian Rupee, Urumi) * Special Jury award:

Special awards

* Chalachithra Rathnam Award:

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2011

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Pranchiyettan and the Saint ''Pranchiyettan & the Saint'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based businessman C. E. Francis a.k.a. Pra ...

) * Best Actor – Female:

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* Second Best Actor – Male:

(Various Films) * Best Supporting Actor – Female:

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(Various Films) * Best Debut Director: Vinod Mankara (

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(Holidays) * Best Playback Singer – Female:

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(Agathan) * Best Popular Film:

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* Special Jury Award:

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Special awards

* Chalachithra Rathnam Award: K. S. Sethumadhavan * Chalachithra Prathibha Award:

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2002

Kerala Film Critics Awards for the year 2002. * Best Feature Film : ''

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Yathrakarude Sradhakku ''Yathrakarude Sradhakku'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Jayaram, Soundarya (in her Malayalam debut) and Innocent in pivotal roles. The film depicts the ...

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( Kunjikoonan) * Best Actress :

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'') * Second Best Actress :

Jyothirmayi Jyothirmayi is an Indian actress, television presenter, and former model, who works in Malayalam cinema. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into television, working as an anchor and later starring numerous Television show. Career Jy ...

(

Bhavam ''Bhavam'' is a 2002 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sathish Menon, starring Murali Menon and Jyothirmayi Jyothirmayi is an Indian actress, television presenter, and former model, who works in Malayalam cinema. Starting her career as a ...

) * Best Popular Film : ''

Meesha Madhavan ''Meesha Madhavan'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod. The film stars Dileep in the title role, while Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jagathy Sreekumar and Cochin Ha ...

'' * Best Children's Film : '' Krishna Pakshakkilikkal'' * Best Debut Director : Sathish Menon (

) * Best Child Actor :Master Ashwin Thampy (Kakke Kakke Koodevide?), Master Amal Mohan (Krishnapakshakilikal) * Best Male Playback Singer :

(Film(s) : ''

'', Aabharanacharth)(Song(s) : Nadavinodini, ) * Best Female Playback Singer :

Radhika Thilak Radhika Thilak (1969 – 20 September 2015) was an Indian Malayalam-language playback singer. She sang 70 songs for Malayalam films. Career Some of her songs are "Arunakirana deepam", "Deva sangeetham", "Maya manchalil", "Kaithapoo manam", "Th ...

(Film : Kunjikoonan)(Song : Omanamalare ninmaran)

Special Awards

* Chalachithra Ratna Award:

Bharath Gopi Gopynathan Velayudhan Nair (2 November 1937 – 29 January 2008), popularly known by the stage name Bharat Gopy, was an Indian actor, producer and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in ...

* Chalachithra Prathiba Award: John Sankaramangalam(Director),

Bharanikkavu Sivakumar Bharanikkavu Sivakumar (died 24 January 2007) was an Indian lyricist from Kerala who worked in Malayalam film industry. He is the grandson of Mahakavi Azhakathu Padmanabha Kuruppu, the first great poet of the Malayalam poetry 'Ramachandra Vi ...

(Lyricist),

Kuttyedathi Vilasini Kuttyedathi Vilasini ( ml, കുട്ട്യേടത്തി വിലാസിനി) is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in more than 400 films and 120 tv serials. Biography Kuttyedathi Vilas ...

(Actress),

Pappukutty Bhagavathar Pappukutty Bhagavathar ( ml, പാപ്പുകുട്ടി ഭാഗവതർ; 29 March 1913 – 22 June 2020) was an Indian singer and actor in Malayalam cinema. He was the father of actor Mohan Jose and singer Selma George. Malayalam f ...

(Actor, Singer)

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