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Director Questions Film Award Integrity
30 Jan
Summary
- Director Pa Ranjith questioned the integrity of state and national film award bodies.
- Tamil Nadu announced State Film and Television Awards for multiple years.
- Industry figures debated fairness, questioning omissions for notable artists.
Director Pa Ranjith has publicly questioned the integrity of film award bodies at both state and national levels. This statement emerged following the Tamil Nadu government's announcement of its State Film Awards and State Television Awards, covering numerous years. The awards recognized a range of prominent actors and artists for their contributions.
Ranjith's specific query, posted on X, asked if government and private award organizations in Tamil Nadu and India operate with true integrity. The State Film Awards, for instance, honored notable actors like Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi, Suriya, Arya, and Vikram Prabhu for their performances. Female actors such as Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Jyothika, and Sai Pallavi also received accolades.
The extended period covered by both film and television awards has led to scrutiny of the selection processes. Discussions arose regarding why certain artists, like Mammootty, and composers, such as Yuvan Shankar Raja for their work in the 2018 film Peranbu, were not included in the list of honorees, fueling wider debate within the industry.
