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55th Kerala State Film Awards face backlash for overlooking child actors; ‘Sthanarthi Sreekuttan’ director calls for reforms

etimes.in / Nov 04, 2025, 19:51 (IST)

The 55th Kerala State Film Awards jury faced criticism for not awarding Best Children’s Film and Best Child Artist, citing no qualified entries. Child actor Devananda and filmmaker vinesh viswanath challenged this, urging reform. Minister Saji Cheriyan promised support for children’s cinema and future awards despite the controversy.

Ganjam school makes students sit in a semi-circle

Jul 14, 2025, 23:46 (IST)

Kerala Film Awards: Row over no awards in children’s category

Nov 04, 2025, 23:42 (IST)

Malayalam film sparks ‘U-turn’ in Telangana classrooms

TNN / Jul 22, 2025, 00:31 (IST)

Driven by film on backbencher, Kerala schools reform seating

TNN / Jul 12, 2025, 07:02 (IST)

No more backbenchers: Kerala Schools’ ‘class act’ breaks the bench barrier; format after film’s OTT release

TNN / Jul 12, 2025, 00:38 (IST)

Several schools in Kerala are dismantling the traditional classroom setup, adopting semi-circular seating inspired by the Malayalam film 'Sthanarthi Sreekuttan'. This shift aims to foster inclusivity and interaction, eliminating the concept of backbenchers. Schools report increased student participation, improved teacher-student relationships, and a sense of equality.

'Adolescence' to 'The Death of Bunny Monroe': Child-centric adult dramas topping global charts amid India's failure to keep up

etimes.in / Nov 17, 2025, 17:48 (IST)

Global dramas like 'Adolescence' and 'The Death of Bunny Monroe' are centering child actors in complex adult narratives, a trend starkly absent in India. This contrasts with the Kerala State Film Awards' decision to not honour child actors, sparking debate about their role in Indian cinema.