Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2018 Explained

The 42nd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, honouring the best Malayalam films released in 2018, were announced in April 2019.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Winners

Main Awards

• Best Film: Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
• Best Director: Shaji N. Karun (Oolu)
• Best Actor: Mohanlal (Odiyan)^[5]
• Best Actress: Nimisha Sajayan (Oru Kuprasidha Payyan) and Anusree (Aanakkallan, Aadhi)
• Second Best Film: Joseph
• Second Best Actor: Joju George (Joseph)
• Second Best Actress: Iniya (Parole), (Pengalila)
• Best Screenplay: Mubi Huque (Khaleefa)
• Best Music Director: Kailas Menon (Theevandi)
• Best Lyricist: Rajeev Alunkal
• Best Male Playback Singer: Rakesh Brahmanandan (Pen Masala)
• Best Female Playback Singer: Resmi Sateesh (Ee Mazhanilavil)
• Best Debutant – Male: Pranav Mohanlal (Aadhi)
• Best Debutant – Female: Audrey Miriam
• Best Child Artist: Master Rithun, Baby Akshara Kishore
• Best Environmental Film: Samaksham (Director: Aju K.Narayanan)

Special Jury Awards

• Special Jury Award for Acting: M.A. Nishad: Vaaku

Honorary Awards

• Chalachitra Ratnam Award: Sheela
• Chalachitra Prathibha Award: Kaithapram Damodaran, P. Sreekumar, Lalu Alex, Menaka, Bhagyalakshmi

External links

• "List of recipients of the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards" (in Malayalam)
• "Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2018: Official press release" (in Malayalam)

Notes and References

1. News: Kerala Film Critics Awards announced . The New Indian Express . 9 April 2019 . 29 January 2023.
2. News: Madhupal's Oru Kuprasidha Payyan takes top honours at 42nd Kerala Film Critics Awards . The Times of India . 10 April 2019 . 29 January 2023.
3. News: Oru Kuprassidha Payyan bags critics' award . The Times of India . 9 April 2019 . 29 January 2023.
4. News: Kerala Film Critics Awards announced . East Coast Daily . 8 April 2019 . 29 January 2023.
5. Web site: Mohanlal Wins Yet Another Major Award For Odiyan; Deets Inside . Filmibeat . 29 January 2023 . 9 April 2019.