KOCHI: Culture Minister Saji Cherian reacted on the widespread criticisms for not presenting the best children’s film and best child artists when the state film awards were announced. While talking to the media, the minister said that he discussed the issue with the jury and they assessed that the films were not good enough to present the award.

‘There has been no complaint on the awards announced in the last five years. The best announcement without complaints was made yesterday. We should pay more attention

to children. I asked Prakash Raj about this matter.

Four films had come for this year's award. Out of them, two films reached the final lap. According to rules, proper priority should be given. However, the jury did not see those two films as creative ones. They assessed that those

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