The 71st National Film Awards sparked controversy as Sudipto Sen's 'The Kerala Story' won Best Cinematography, drawing ...

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

THIRUVANTHAPURAM: Condemning a recent National Award-winning film for misrepresenting Kerala and discrediting its globally ...

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

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 ...

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.

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.

The Kerala Story, a controversial film on religious conversions in the state, saw legal battles upon its release in 2023. It has now won 2 National Film Awards.