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 organization of film critics from Kerala, India. 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. 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. 2012. Kerala Film Critics Awards for the year 2012. 2003. Kerala Film Critics Awards for the year 2003. 2002. Kerala Film Critics Awards for the year 2002. Kerala Film Critics