The winners of the 71st Nationwide Movie Awards had been introduced on Friday, and ‘The Kerala Story’ took dwelling two main awards—Greatest Director for Sudipto Sen and Greatest Cinematography for Prasantanu Mohapatra. Following the victory, the movie’s lead actress Adah Sharma shared her pleasure and mentioned she feels “blessed” by the popularity.
Adah Sharma’s phrases of appreciation
“Sudipto sir, Vipul sir, and Prasanthanu sir did not consider awards or applause whereas making the movie. It was simply to inform the tales of those that did not have a voice. The viewers then turned our voice and turned this movie into the highest-grossing feminine movie of all time,” mentioned Adah whereas talking to NDTV.“We now have the blessings of the victims, their households, and the viewers, and now two nationwide awards. I really feel blessed. Scenes from the film impacted folks a lot that even now, once I meet folks at occasions, airports, they’ve tears of their eyes when discussing the scenes. As an actor, I bought to be a part of this historic movie and play the function of a lifetime,” she continued.
Controversial but Profitable
Launched in 2023, ‘The Kerala Story’ sparked nationwide debate as a result of its delicate material. The movie explored the alleged ISIS recruitment of girls in India, resulting in widespread political discussions. Regardless of dealing with heavy criticism, it struck a chord with audiences and went on to change into a field workplace success.
Displays on Misinterpretations
In accordance with NDTV.com, Sudipto Sen shared that ‘The Kerala Story’ was usually misinterpreted due to the political local weather, notably because of the delicate use of the phrase “Muslim.” He revealed that the movie had been in growth since 2012, with intensive analysis led by his Kerala-based collaborator Ambika JK, who joined the venture in 2010.