55th Kerala State Film Awards: Noted Victoria & Sthanarthi Sreekuttan miss out, makers express disappointment

55th Kerala State Film Awards - The majority of the winners, particularly Mammootty, were previously anticipated by many. Meanwhile, not everyone is pleased with how the awards were distributed.

Posters of Sthanarthi Sreekuttan and Victoria

When Mollywood's top films of 2024 were recognised at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards, Malayalis had plenty of reasons to celebrate. Thirty of the approximately 128 films that were initially submitted to the panel, which was headed by well-known Tamil actor Prakash Raj, were shortlisted. The majority of the winners, particularly Mammootty, who won his seventh Best Actor award for his role in Bramayugam, were previously anticipated and speculated by many. In the meanwhile, not everyone is pleased with how the awards were distributed.

No awards for Sthanarthi Sreekuttan

The makers of Sthanarthi Sreekuttan, along with a number of online users, questioned why such it did not receive any awards or special mentions. The movie won praise for bringing about significant change in classrooms across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Punjab which is rearranging benches in a semicircle around the teacher to encourage equality.

Following the announcement of the awards, Prakash Raj, the jury chair, asked the film industry to consider producing more children's films. "It is not a children's movie if only a few kids are cast. Children's perceptions were not discussed in any of the submitted films," he stated.

Following these comments, Vinesh, the director of Sthanarthi Sreekuttan, wrote on Facebook, "In a world of 'no worthy entries for Best Child Actor,' they stand tall." A screenshot of the scenario with the spherical seating arrangement was included in the social media post. Anand Manmadhan, one of its writers, also voiced his dissatisfaction at this lack of recognition.

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Victoria or Meenakshi Jayan had no special mentions

The panel did not provide any particular recognition or honours to this Kerala government-backed movie, which won the FIPRESCI Award for Best Malayalam Film. Additionally, it was the sole Indian movie chosen for the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival. Netizens noted that even though Meenakshi Jayan's performance was worthy, it was not acknowledged. According to reports, Victoria will be released in theatres this month.

FAQs

Q. Where to watch Sthanarthi Sreekuttan?

A. Sthanarthi Sreekuttan is streaming on Saina Play.

Q. When is Victoria theatrical release?

A. Malayalam film, Victoria, will release in theatres in November.

Q. Who are the actors in Victoria?

A. Important roles in Victoria are played by Meenakshi Jayan, Sreeshma Chandran, Jolly Chirayath, Steeja Mary, Darsana Vikas, Jeena Rajeev, and Remadevi.

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