Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2016

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The 40th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards , honouring the best Malayalam films released in 2016, were announced in March 2017. [1] [2]

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Winners

Main Awards

Special Jury Awards

Honorary Awards

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References

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    • "40th Film Critics Awards: Mohanlal & Nayanthara Bag The Top Honours!". Filmibeat. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2023.