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Unreleased Film Wins 3 State Awards, Sparks Outrage
2 Feb
Summary
- An unreleased Tamil film, Sandakari, won three state film awards.
- The film won for Best Film (Third Prize), Male Playback Singer, and Art Director.
- Questions were raised on how an unreleased film qualified for the awards.
An unreleased Tamil film, Sandakari, starring Vemal and Shriya Saran, has been awarded three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for the year 2020. The controversial announcement came on January 29, as part of the state government's recognition for the years 2016 to 2022.
Sandakari received accolades for Best Film (Third Prize), with Amrish winning Best Playback Singer (Male) and Iyyappan honored for Best Art Director. This decision has ignited public debate, as reports suggest the film never received a theatrical release, a prerequisite for award eligibility.
Further controversy surrounds the film's potential status as a remake of a Malayalam movie. Many have voiced concerns on social media, questioning the criteria used and highlighting original films that were overlooked. The film, directed by R Madhesh, was reportedly slated for a 2020 release but never materialized.
