Kerala State Film Awards spark controversy over decision to not present awards for children's categories, with criticism directed at jury head Prakash Raj, sparking debate in the film industry.

The 55th Kerala State Film Awards have sparked a heated debate in the Malayalam film industry. A recent decision made by the jury, led by veteran actor Prakash Raj, has drawn sharp criticism from child artists and filmmakers.

What is the controversy?

The controversy began when the jury decided not to present awards for Best Children’s Film and Best Child Artist, citing a lack of quality submissions. Prakash Raj explained that none of the films submitted presented a child’s perspective or featured child actors who spoke and behaved like their real age. Child actor Devanandha Jibin, known for her p

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