Vijayan said he believed the award legitimises a divisive narrative and insults democracy. Education Minister V Sivankutty ...

This is not just an insult to Kerala, but also to the cultural legacy of Indian cinema,” he said, adding, “It sends a message ...

Director Sudipto Sen hits back at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan remarks on The Kerala Story National Award win, ...

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Friday (August 1) strongly criticised the ...

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and VD Satheesan criticized the National Film Awards honoring The Kerala Story, calling it divisive, while applauding other Malayalam cinema winners.

The 71st National Awards were announced on Friday, August 1, 2025, and The Kerala Story was among the big winners for Bollywood at this year`s awards. The film directed by Sudipto Sen went on to win ...

The film had courted controversy for its portrayal of women in Kerala being forcefully converted and recruited by the terror ...

The latest flashpoint came from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who condemned the film’s National Award win, implying that the recognition validated a politically charged narrative. While ...

Taking a dig at the 71st National Film Awards, Kerala CM didn't have pleasant things to say about The Kerala Story and wrote ...

Jury Chairman Ashutosh Gowariker reveals the reasons behind The Kerala Story's two National Film Awards, amidst controversy and criticism.