[qodef_dropcaps type=”square” color=”#ffffff” background_color=””]A[/qodef_dropcaps]small budget movie ‘C/O Kancharapalem’ directed by Venkatesh Maha received a tremendous response from the critics and the audience, the film revolves around four different stories set in a small village. Many would have thought this movie will be definitely under the consideration for Indian National Film Awards 2018, but unfortunately ‘C/O Kancharapalem’ rejected for a national award.
'C/O KANCHERAPALEM' not to be recognized at the Indian National Film Awards because it was produced by me - a US citizen although of Indian origin- producer praveena paruchuri
The producer Praveena Paruchuri, a US citizen, express her disappointment and wrote on her Twitter ” So sorry Venkatesh Maha. Care of Kancharapalem, your hard work and talent are not eligible to be recognized at the Indian National Film Awards because it was produced by me – a US citizen although of Indian origin. I failed you (sic),”
Responding to Praveena’s tweet, Director Maha replied: “It’s not you Praveena; it’s the outdated rules and regulations of our country. I don’t understand why an Indian film, made by an Indian director, in India, acted by Indians and for Indian audience is not eligible for Indian National Awards (sic).”
