Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
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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.
In addition to regular categories, the association occasionally presents special awards.
Kerala Film Critics Association
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...
to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Malayalam language film industry
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The awards were instituted in 1977.
History
The Kerala Film Critics Association had a humble start in 1977 when a group of film journalists met at the behest of K. Aniyan, and Baby. 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.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
- Best Film
- Best Director
- Best Actor - Male
- Best Actor - Female
- Second Best Film
- Second Best Actor - Male
- Best Supporting Actor - Female
- Best Debut Director
- Best Story
- Best Script
- Best Art Direction
- Best Cinematographer
- Best Music Director
- Best Lyricist
- Best Playback Singer - Male
- Best Playback Singer - Female
- Best Popular Film
- Special Jury Award
In addition to regular categories, the association occasionally presents special awards.
2011
- Best Film: Gadhama
- Best Director: KamalKamaluddin MohammedKamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
(KhaddamaKhaddamaKhaddama is a 2011 Malayalam drama film co–written and directed by Kamal. It stars Kavya Madhavan in the title role and was produced by P. V. Pradeep under the banner of Anitha Productions. Cinematography is by Manoj Pillai and the film was edited by K. Rajagopal. The film features songs composed...
)
- Best Actor – Male: MammoottyMammoottyMammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
(Pranchiyettan and the Saint)
- Best Actor – Female: Kavya MadhavanKavya MadhavanKavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:...
(KhaddamaKhaddamaKhaddama is a 2011 Malayalam drama film co–written and directed by Kamal. It stars Kavya Madhavan in the title role and was produced by P. V. Pradeep under the banner of Anitha Productions. Cinematography is by Manoj Pillai and the film was edited by K. Rajagopal. The film features songs composed...
)
- Second Best Film: MakaramanjuMakaramanju-External links:* at the Malayalam Movie Database* at Nowrunning.com...
- Second Best Actor – Male: Biju MenonBiju MenonBiju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...
(Various Films)
- Best Supporting Actor – Female: Samvrutha SunilSamvrutha SunilSamvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress from Kerala. She was introduced to the film industry through a Malayalam film Rasikan opposite Dileep. She had acted in several films in Tamil and Malayalam...
(Various Films)
- Best Debut Director: Vinod Mankara (Karayilekku Oru Kadal DooramKarayilekku Oru Kadal DooramKarayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Vinod Mankara, starring Indrajith, Mamta Mohandas and Dhanya Mary Varghese in the lead roles.-Plot:...
)
- Best Story: Mohan Raghavan (T. D. Dasan Std. VI B)
- Best Script: Ranjith (Pranchiyettan and the Saint)
- Best Art Direction: Gokul Das
- Best Cinematographer: Madhu Ambat (Gramam)
- Best Music Director: M. JayachandranM. JayachandranM. Jayachandran is a film score composer, singer and musician in the Malayalam film industry. He has won Kerala State Film Awards for best music director in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010, maximum awards won by any music director. He also won the state award for best male singer in 2005...
(Karayilekku Oru Kadal DooramKarayilekku Oru Kadal DooramKarayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Vinod Mankara, starring Indrajith, Mamta Mohandas and Dhanya Mary Varghese in the lead roles.-Plot:...
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- Best Lyricist: Kaithapram (Holidays, Neelambari)
- Best Playback Singer – Male: Shankar MahadevanShankar MahadevanShankar Mahadevan is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that composes for Indian films and a playback singer.-Early life:...
(Holidays)
- Best Playback Singer – Female: Shreya Ghoshal (Agathan)
- Best Popular Film: JanakanJanakan (film)Janakan is a Malayalam film starring Mohanlal & Suresh Gopi, directed by Sanjeev N. R. The film was written by S. N. Swami. It was released on April 8, 2010 in Kerala and is distributed by Maxlab Entertainments.- Plot :...
, Shikkar
- Special Jury Award: Salim Kumar (Adaminte Makan AbuAdaminte Makan AbuAdaminte Makan Abu is a 2011 Indian drama film written, directed and co-produced by Salim Ahamed in his debut film. It stars Salim Kumar and Zarina Wahab in the lead roles along with Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, Kalabhavan Mani, and Suraj Venjarammoodu in other supporting roles. The cinematography was...
)
Special awards
- Chalachithra Rathnam Award: K S Sethumadhavan
- Chalachithra Prathibha Award: Jagannatha Varma, Santhakumari, Bichu Thirumala