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
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...
. The awards were instituted in 1977.
History
The Kerala Film Critics Association is an organisation of film critics from
Kerala
Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...
,
India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...
. 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.
Categories
Main awards
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Film
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Director
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
The Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor is an award presented annually at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, honouring the best performances by male actors in Malayalam films.
Superlatives
Winners
See also
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
The Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor is an award presented annually at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, honouring the best performances by female actors in Malayalam films.
Superlatives
Winners
See also
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Second Best Film
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Popular Film
The Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Popular Film is an award presented annually at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards of India to the most popular film in Malayalam. It was first awarded as a special prize in 1991. It is alm ...
* 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
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Story
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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
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Music Director
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Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Male Playback Singer
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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
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Chalachitra Prathibha Award
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Ruby Jubilee Award
References
External links
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1977 establishments in Kerala
Awards established in 1977
Indian film awards
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Kerala Film Critics Association Awards