Kamal

IFFK row: Salim Kumar was invited to the inaugural, but he kept away, says Kamal

February 18, 2021

IFFK row: Salim Kumar was invited to the inaugural, but he kept away, says Kamal

Salim Kumar had alleged that he was excluded from the list of 24 award-winners to be invited for the inaugural ceremony due to political reasons.

January 13, 2021
“I meant broader leftist values”, filmmaker Kamal clarifies on letter row

Kamal, who heads the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy, said he wrote the letter to Cultural Affairs Minister A K Balan seeking to regularise the appointment of its four employees in his personal capacity.
January 13, 2021
Is Kerala Chalachitra Academy a Left propaganda vehicle? Chairman Kamal’s letter suggests so

The row erupted after a letter written by veteran filmmaker Kamal who heads the State Chalachithra Academy. In the letter addressed to State Culture Minister, Kamal makes a recommendation to regularise the appointment of four academy staff.
October 05, 2019
Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal review: A visual treat

Apart from Vinayakan and Dileesh Pothan, Gabri Jose and Ridhi Kumar play important roles in the film.
May 16, 2019
Regret for not making use of an actor like Joju: Kamal

While Joju was awarded the supporting actor, Jayasurya and Soubin Shahir were adjudged the best actors of the 49th Kerala film awards.
February 28, 2019
State film awards: When jury chairman almost walked out

It is said that Shahani had disagreements regarding the selection of award winners in many categories including best film and best director.