Aadujeevitham Misses National Award Glory Amidst Kerala Story’s Wins
The 71st National Film Awards for 2023 were announced recently in New Delhi, bringing joy to several filmmakers, including Shah Rukh Khan, who bagged his first-ever National Award. However, the awards also sparked controversy, particularly among Kerala cinema fans.
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s critically acclaimed film Aadujeevitham (also known as The Goat Life)—which won nine Kerala State Film Awards and received widespread praise for its storytelling and technical brilliance—was notably snubbed at the National Awards. Many fans and film critics called this a “gross misjudgement” by the jury.
In contrast, the film The Kerala Story won awards for Best Direction and Best Cinematography, stirring debate and criticism given its controversial subject matter.
As always, the National Awards have sparked discussions on the balance between artistic merit and socio-political narratives, leaving many cinephiles hoping for a more inclusive and balanced approach in future editions.
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