Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Chandu Salimkumar Criticizes National Film Awards
Chandu Salimkumar, a Malayalam actor, has criticized the 72nd National Film Awards, saying that many deserving films, including the blockbuster 'Manjummel Boys,' were overlooked.
He believes that awards should be based on artistic merit rather than political influence.
Despite his criticism, he congratulated the Malayalam winners.
'Manjummel Boys' is a survival drama based on real-life incidents and is one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.
Chandu Salimkumar criticized the 72nd National Film Awards for overlooking deserving films.
He implied that 'Manjummel Boys' was one of the films that should have won.
Chandu believes awards should be based on artistic merit, not political connections.
'Manjummel Boys' is a survival drama based on real-life incidents and grossed Rs 242 crore worldwide.
Despite his criticism, Chandu congratulated the Malayalam winners.
- Who
- Chandu Salimkumar, Malayalam actor
- What
- Criticism of the 72nd National Film Awards
- When
- After the awards were announced on Saturday evening
- Where
- India
- Why
- Belief that deserving films were overlooked in favor of political connections
Critics of National Film Awards
Defenders of National Film Awards
Merit vs. Political Influence
Critics of National Film Awards
Awards are influenced by political connections rather than artistic merit.
Defenders of National Film Awards
Awards are decided based on artistic excellence and jury decisions.
- Film
- Manjummel Boys
- Director
- Chidambaram
- Producers
- Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir, Shawn Antony
- Production Company
- Parava Films
- Worldwide Gross
- Rs 242 crore
- Actor's Criticism
- Chandu Salimkumar questioned the merit of the awards.
