# Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

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.

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

## 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 Child Artist
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Children's Film
* Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Special Jury Award
* 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

### Honorary awards

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