Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Kerala Story Wins Award, Sparking Controversy and Criticism
A movie called 'The Kerala Story' won some awards, but some people are upset.
The movie is about young women who are influenced by radical groups.
Some think the movie is wrong and makes things up.
Others believe it shows the truth.
The film has caused arguments, with some calling it propaganda and others defending it.
Students are especially unhappy with the awards.
The Kerala Story, a film criticized for its portrayal of events, won National Film Awards for Best Director and Best Cinematography.
Critics, including Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and FTII students, have denounced the film as propaganda and hate-filled.
The film depicts the story of three women who are brainwashed, converted to Islam, and sent to Syria.
The article raises concerns about the film's accuracy, citing a professor's claim that the story is largely fabricated.
The author questions whether a film about Manipur will be created next to cover the entire country.
- Who
- Sudipto Sen (director), FTII students, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Pradeep Nair.
- What
- The Kerala Story won National Film Awards.
- When
- The awards were recently announced.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- The film has been criticized for its portrayal of events, leading to controversy over the awards.
Critics
Filmmakers
Film's Depiction
Critics
The film is a distorted and exaggerated piece of propaganda, designed to create hatred and misinformation.
Filmmakers
The film may be considered a realistic and necessary depiction of real-life events.
Award Justification
Critics
The award legitimizes hate speech and propaganda.
Filmmakers
The award validates the artistic merit.
- Film Title
- The Kerala Story
- Award
- National Film Award
- Category
- Best Director, Best Cinematography
- Director
- Sudipto Sen
- Main Issue
- Propaganda
