Kerala Film Critics Association Awards 2018

The 42nd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, honouring the best Malayalam films released in 2018, were announced in April 2019.

Main Awards

 * Best Film: Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
 * Best Director: Shaji N. Karun (Oolu)
 * Best Actor: Mohanlal (Odiyan)
 * Best Actress: Nimisha Sajayan (Oru Kuprasidha Payyan) and Anusree (Aanakkallan, Aadhi)
 * Second Best Film: Joseph
 * Second Best Actor: Joju George (Joseph)
 * Second Best Actress: Iniya (Parole), (Pengalila)
 * Best Screenplay: Mubi Huque (Khaleefa)
 * Best Music Director: Kailas Menon (Theevandi)
 * Best Lyricist: Rajeev Alunkal
 * Best Male Playback Singer: Rakesh Brahmanandan (Pen Masala)
 * Best Female Playback Singer: Resmi Sateesh (Ee Mazhanilavil)
 * Best Debutant – Male: Pranav Mohanlal (Aadhi)
 * Best Debutant – Female: Audrey Miriam
 * Best Child Artist: Master Rithun, Baby Akshara Kishore
 * Best Environmental Film: Samaksham (Director: Aju K.Narayanan)

Special Jury Awards

 * Special Jury Award for Acting: M.A. Nishad: Vaaku

Honorary Awards

 * Chalachitra Ratnam Award: Sheela
 * Chalachitra Prathibha Award: Kaithapram Damodaran, P. Sreekumar, Lalu Alex, Menaka, Bhagyalakshmi