48th Kerala Film Critics Award: The Kerala Film Critics Award 2024 winners have been announced, while there is much more excitement among the fans to know the winner’s name. Besides, Kerala State Film Awards 2024, the Kerala Film Critics Award stands out as the only private film accolade in the state selected by a jury.
The Kerala Film Critics Awards were organized annually by the Kerala Film Critics Association to honour both technical and artistic excellence of professionals in the Malayalam Film Industry, which is also known as Mollywood.
However, the winners of the 48th Kerala Film Critics Awards 2024 have been selected through a well-defined procedure that includes inviting film submissions and conducting special screenings for evaluation.
Kerala Film Critics Awards 2024 Winners List
During the 48th edition of the Kerala Film Critics Awards 2024, there are some of the finest talents in the Malayalam film industry are honored, including Fasil Muhammed’s Feminichi Fathima was honored as the Best Film of the year.
The critically acclaimed project was produced by Thamar KV, Sudheesh, and Fasil Muhammed and stood out for its compelling storytelling and impactful performances.
Highlighting a milestone for women in cinema, filmmaker Indu Lekshmi received the Best Director Award for her bold & insightful film Appuram.
In acting categories, Tovino Thomas earned the Best Actor title for his outstanding performances in ARM and Anweshippin Kandethum. The Best Actress award was shared by Nazriya Nazim, recognized for her nuanced role in Sookshmadarshini, and Rima Kallingal for her impactful performance in The Myth of Reality.
The awards were formerly announced by Dr. George Onakkur, who is the jury chairman and president of the Kerala Film Critics Association.
The jury panel comprised Thekkinkad Joseph, Dr. Aravindan Vallachira, Dr. Jose K. Manuel, and A. Chandrasekhar, each contributing valuable expertise and perspective to the selection process.
Kerala Film Critics Awards 2024 Complete Winners List:
Here we have mentioned the list of the winners of Kerala Film Critics Awards 2024, so look down below and find out who won what at Kerala Film Critics Awards 2024.
Main Awards
- Best Film: Feminichi Fathima
- Second Best Film: Sookshmadarshini (Director: MC Jithin)
- Best Popular Film of the Year: Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) – Directed by Jithin Lal
- Best Children’s Film: Kalam Std V B – Directed by Lijo Mithran Mathew
Performance Awards
- Best Actor: Tovino Thomas (Ajayante Randam Moshanam, Anweshippin Kandethum)
- Best Actress:
- Nazriya Nazim (Sookshmadarshini)
- Rima Kallingal (Theatre – The Myth of Reality)
- Best Supporting Actor (Male):
- Arjun Asokan (Anand Sreebala, Ennu Swantham Punyalan, Anpodu Kanmani)
- Saiju Kurup (Bharatanatyam, The Third Murder, Sthanarthi Sreekuttan)
- Best Supporting Actor (Female):
- Chinnu Chandini (Vishesham)
- Shamla Hamza (Feminichi Fathima)
- Best Child Artist (Male): Master Angelo Christiano (Kalam Std V B)
- Best Child Artist (Female): Baby Melisa (Kalam Std V B)
- Special Jury Award for Excellence in Acting:
- Harilal (Karthavu Kriya Karmam, Prathimukham)
- Jaffer Idukki (Orubettavan, Qalb, Mandakini, Chattuli, Am A, Kuttante Shinigani, Anandapuram Diaries)
- Pramod Veliyanad (Kondal, Theatre – The Myth of Reality)
- Special Jury Award (Acting):
- Dr. Manoj Govindan (Najas)
- Adarsh Sabu (Swasam)
- Sreekumar R Nair (Nayakan Prithwi)
- Satheesh Perambra (Puthiya Niram)
- Best Debutant in Acting: Neha Nasnin (Qalb)
Direction & Writing
- Best Director: Indu Lekshmi (Appuram Chalachitra)
- Director of Second Best Film: MC Jithin (Sookshmadarshini)
- Best Debutant Director: Vishnu K Mohan (Iruniram)
- Special Jury Award (Direction): Shan Kecheri (Swachanda Mrithyu)
- Best Screenplay: Don Palathara & Sherin Catherine (Family)
- Special Jury Award (Script): Archana Vasudev (Her)
Music & Sound
- Best Music Director: Rajesh Vijay (Mayamma)
- Best Playback Singer (Male): Madhu Balakrishnan – “Om Swasthi” from Sukhino Bhavanthu
- Best Playback Singer (Female):
- Vaikkom Vijayalekshmi – “Angu Vaanakkonil” from ARM
- Devananda Girish – “Naattinidayana” from Sukhino Bhavanthu
- Best Lyricist:
- Vasu Areekkode (Ramuvinte Manaivikal)
- Vishal Johnson (Prathimukham)
- Best Sound: Resool Pookkutty, Lijo N James & Robin Kunjukutti (Vadakkan)
Technical Awards
- Best Cinematography: Deepak D Menon (Mondal)
- Best Film Editor: Krishanth (Santharsha Khatana)
- Best Art Direction: Gokul Das (ARM)
Special Awards
- Ratnam Lifetime Achievement Award: Vijayakrishnan
- Ruby Jubilee Award: Jagadeesh
Thematic & Genre Awards
- Best Film on Women Empowerment: Her – Directed by Lijin Jose
- Best Film on National Integration: Najas – Directed by Sreejith Poyikkaavu
- Best Environmental Film:
- Aadachayi – Directed by Dr. Binoy S Russell
- The Life of Mangrove – Directed by N N Baiju
- Best Film with Social Relevance:
- Prathimukham – Directed by Vishnu Vardhan
- Jeevan – Directed by Vinod Narayanan
- Izha – Directed by Siraj Reza
- Best Film with a Message:
- Mashippachayum Kallupencilum – Directed by M Venukumar
- Swargam – Directed by Rejis Antony
- Best Sanskrit Movie:
- Ekaki – Directed by Prasad Parappuram
- Dharmayodha – Directed by Shruthi Simon
Kerala Film Critics Awards 2025 Winners List
The Kerala Film Critics Awards 2025 is yet to be held this year, however, the dates are not been officially announced by the Kerala Film Critics Association. So, if there is any related update announced, it will be updated soon.
Categories of Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
Below are the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards categories.
| Category | Award Name |
|---|---|
| Main Awards | |
| 1 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Film |
| 2 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Director |
| 3 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor |
| 4 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress |
| 5 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Second Best Film |
| 6 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 7 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 8 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Popular Film |
| 9 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Debut Actor |
| 10 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Debut Actress |
| 11 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor in Negative Role |
| 12 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress in Negative Role |
| 13 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay |
| 14 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Story |
| 15 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematographer |
| 16 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Debut Director |
| 17 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Art Director |
| 18 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Editor |
| 19 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Sound Recording |
| 20 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Costume Design |
| 21 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Child Artist |
| 22 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Children’s Film |
| 23 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Special Jury Award |
| 24 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Music Director |
| 25 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Female Playback Singer |
| 26 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
| 27 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Lyricist |
| Honorary Awards | Awards Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chalachitra Ratnam Award |
| 2 | Chalachitra Prathibha Award |
| 3 | Ruby Jubilee Award |
Kerala Film Critics Awards History
The Kerala Film Critics Awards is an organization of film critics from Kerala. It is celebrated every year to honour the finest achievements in filmmaking and is presented by the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards.
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards Juries & Rules
The awards are given in several categories. In addition to regular categories, the association occasionally gives special awards.
The accolade included 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.
Kerala Film Critics Awards Ceremonies
Below is the list of all Kerala Film Critics Association Awards ceremonies since 2002.
| Ceremony | Date | Best Film(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 26th | 27 January 2003 | Nammal, Nandanam |
| 34th | 26 February 2011 | Khaddama |
| 35th | 18 May 2012 | Pranayam |
| 37th | 30 January 2014 | Drishyam |
| 38th | 15 April 2015 | Ottaal, Iyobinte Pusthakam |
| 39th | 28 May 2016 | Ennu Ninte Moideen |
| 40th | 7 March 2017 | Oppam |
| 41st | 20 April 2018 | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum |
| 42nd | 9 April 2019 | Oru Kuprasidha Payyan |
| 43rd | 20 October 2020 | Jallikattu |
| 44th | 13 September 2021 | The Great Indian Kitchen |
| 45th | 19 October 2022 | Aavasavyuham |
| 46th | 23 May 2023 | Headmaster, B 32 Muthal 44 Vare |
| 47th | 12 May 2024 | Aattam |
| 48th | 15 May 2025 | Feminichi Fathima |
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