Archive · 6 Aug 2025
FTII Students Criticize 'The Kerala Story' National Award
The Film and Television Institute of India students are upset that the movie 'The Kerala Story' won a national award.
They believe the film, which has been criticized for its depiction of women in Kerala, promotes a harmful message.
The students feel that the government is rewarding a film that spreads misinformation.
The director, Sudipto Sen, won an award and was surprised but also honored.
The students disagree with the decision, saying it encourages prejudice.
They see the film as a tool to spread a biased story.
FTII students condemned the national award for 'The Kerala Story'.
The film has been criticized for its portrayal of women in Kerala.
Sudipto Sen won Best Director for 'The Kerala Story'.
The Students’ Association of the FTII called the award 'dangerous'.
Director Sudipto Sen expressed surprise and honor at the award.
- Who
- FTII students and film director Sudipto Sen
- What
- FTII students condemned the national award for 'The Kerala Story'.
- When
- The news is about the recent national award.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Students believe the film promotes misinformation and is dangerous.
FTII Students' Perspective
National Award Committee
Film's Message
FTII Students' Perspective
The film spreads misinformation and paranoia.
National Award Committee
The film received a national award recognizing artistic and technical merit.
Award Justification
FTII Students' Perspective
Government is rewarding propaganda.
National Award Committee
Government recognized artistic and technical achievements.
- Awarded Film
- 'The Kerala Story'
- Award
- Best Director (Sudipto Sen) and Best Cinematography
- Awarding Body
- National Film Awards
- Controversy
- Portrayal of women in Kerala
- Students' Stance
- Condemnation of the award