The J.C. Daniel Award is conferred for:

Best Film
Best Director
Lifetime Achievement in Malayalam cinema
Best Debut Filmmaker

The J.C. Daniel Award is conferred for Lifetime Achievement in Malayalam cinema. It is the highest award given by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy for lifetime achievement in Malayalam cinema. The award was instituted in 1987 in memory of J. C. Daniel, the father of Malayalam cinema. The award is given to a person who has made a significant contribution to Malayalam cinema over a long period of time. The award consists of a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a plaque, and a citation.

The award is given by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, which is a government body that promotes and regulates the film industry in Kerala. The academy is responsible for organizing film festivals, training film professionals, and giving awards to filmmakers.

The J.C. Daniel Award is one of the most prestigious awards in Malayalam cinema. It is a recognition of the lifetime achievement of a filmmaker who has made a significant contribution to the Malayalam film industry.

The other options are incorrect. Option A is incorrect because the J.C. Daniel Award is not conferred for Best Film. The Kerala State Film Award for Best Film is the award given for Best Film in Malayalam cinema. Option B is incorrect because the J.C. Daniel Award is not conferred for Best Director. The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director is the award given for Best Director in Malayalam cinema. Option D is incorrect because the J.C. Daniel Award is not conferred for Best Debut Filmmaker. The Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director is the award given for Best Debut Director in Malayalam cinema.