The 48th Kerala Film Critics Awards for the year 2024 celebrated a dynamic range of films and performances, with ‘Feminichi Fathima’, directed by Fasil Muhammed, taking home the Best Film award. A satirical exploration of patriarchy, the film has gained acclaim for its bold narrative and strong social message.
Indu Lekshmi was recognized as Best Director for her poignant film Appuram, while Tovino Thomas earned the Best Actor (Male) title for his stellar performances in Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) and Anweshippin Kandethum. The Best Actor (Female) award was jointly shared by Nazriya Nazim (Sookshmadarshini) and Rima Kallingal (Theatre – The Myth of Reality).
Other Major Awards and Highlights:
- Second Best Film: Sookshmadarshini (Directed by M.C. Jithin)
- Best Supporting Actors (Male): Saiju Kurup and Arjun Asokan
- Best Supporting Actors (Female): Shamla Hamza (Feminichi Fathima), Chinnu Chandini (Vishesham)
- Special Jury Awards (Acting): Jaffer Idukki, Harilal, Pramod Veliyanad
- Best Child Artistes: Master Angelo Christiano & Baby Melisa (Kalam Std V B)
- Best Screenplay: Don Palathara & Sherin Catherine (Family)
- Best Music Director: Rajesh Vijay (Mayamma)
- Best Playback Singers:
- Male: Madhu Balakrishnan (Sukhino Bhavanthu)
- Female: Vaikom Vijayalekshmi (ARM), Devananda Girish (Sukhino Bhavanthu)
Technical Excellence:
- Best Cinematography: Deepak D. Menon (Kondal)
- Best Editor: Krishand (Sangharsha Ghatana)
- Best Sound Design: Resool Pookkutty & team (Vadakkan)
- Best Art Direction: Gokul Das (ARM)
- Best Costume & Makeup: Barroz team
Special Recognitions:
- Chalachitra Retnam Lifetime Achievement Award: Film critic Vijayakrishnan
- Ruby Jubilee Honour: Jagadeesh
- Chalachitra Prathibha Awards: Seema, Babu Antony, Suhasini, Vipin Mohan, Jubilee Joy Thomas, Thyagarajan
Thematic Awards:
- Best Popular Film: ARM
- Best Children’s Films: Kalam Std V B, Sthanarthi Sreekuttan
- Best Women-Centric Film: Her
- Best Film on National Integration: Najas
- Best Environmental Films: Aadachayi, The Life of Mangrove
- Best Films with Social Relevance: Prathimukham, Jeevan, Izha
- Best Film with a Message: Mashippachayum Kallupencilum, Swargam
Language & Debut Awards:
- Best Sanskrit Films: Ekaki, Dharmayodha
- Best Other Language Film: Amaran (Tamil)
- Best Debut Direction: Vishnu K Mohan (Iruniram)
- Best Debut Acting: Neha Nasnin (Qalb)
Special Jury Awards also recognized outstanding contributions across direction, script, and acting in films like Swachanda Mrithyu, Najas, Swasam, and more.
With this wide array of awards, the Kerala Film Critics Association continues to spotlight impactful storytelling, diverse talent, and cinema that reflects deep social and cultural consciousness.
