Karthi at Chennai International Film Festival

The Chennai International Film Festival was kick started yesterday, December 16th, 2009 at a function held at the Woodlands Theatre in Chennai. Dr. S. Jagathrakshahan, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting lighted the traditional lamp and marked the beginning of the fest. The film festival, which will go on till December 20th, will feature 120 films from 38 countries.

Those present at the function were Karthi, Devayani, SVe Shekher, Jananadan and a host of officials from various embassies.

Speaking at the function, the Minister said that film festivals are not just for film institute students but for the general public as they can get to see a foreign film and know their culture.