| Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | |
| Awarded For: | Best in film |
| Presenter: | Kerala Film Critics Association |
| Country: | India |
| Year: | 1977 |
| Website: | keralafilmcritics.com |
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.
The Kerala Film Critics Association is an organisation 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.[1] It presents the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards each year to honour the finest achievements in filmmaking.[2] 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.[3]
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). The awards are given in several categories. In addition to regular categories, the association occasionally presents 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.[4]
This is a list of films receiving the most awards at each awards ceremony.[5]
| Sl. No. | Year | Film | No. of Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1977 | Yuddha Kandam | 5 | |
| 2 | 1978 | Thampu | 4 | |
| 3 | 1979 | Thakara | 3 | |
| 4 | 1980 | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | 3 | |
| 5 | 1981 | Vida Parayum Munpe | 3 | |
| 6 | 1982 | Yavanika | 5 | |
| 7 | 1983 | Koodevide | 8 | |
| 8 | 1984 | Mukhamukham Vellam | 3 | |
| 9 | 1985 | Anubandham | 5 | |
| 10 | 1986 | Panchagni | 5 | |
| 11 | 1987 | Purushartham | 5 | |
| 12 | 1988 | 1921 Piravi | 3 |