Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2019

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The 43rd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards , honouring the best Malayalam films released in 2019, were announced in October 2020. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Winners

Main Awards

Honorary Awards

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References

  1. "Film critics awards: Nivin Pauly & Manju Warrier are best actors, Jallikattu best film". Malayala Manorama . 20 October 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  2. "Jallikattu bags Film Critics Award for best film". The Hindu . 21 October 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  3. "44th Kerala Film Critics Awards: Nivin Pauly, Manju Warrier Win Top Acting Honours". Silver Screen India. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  4. "Film Critics Award 2019; Geethu Mohandas adjudged best director, Nivin Pauly and Manju Warrier best actors". Kerala Kaumudi . 20 October 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  5. "FILM CRITICS AWARDS 2020: LIJO'S JELLIKKETTU BAGS BEST FILM AWARD,GEETU MOHANDAS BEST DIRECTOR, NIVIN PAULY BEST ACTOR, MANJU WARRIER BEST ACTRESS,HARIHARAN SELECTED AS CHALACHITRA RETNAM & MAMMOOTY TO BE AWARDED THE RUBY JUBILEE AWARD". Mangalam . 20 October 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2023.