in Goa from November 23 to December 3, Periyar
and Ammuvaagiya Naan have been selected for screening.
Out of 119 films vying for screening at the festival,
21 were selected and from Tamil, these two are
chosen.
Periyar directed by Gnana Rajashekaran is about
the Dravidian reformist leader and the role was
played by Sathyaraj. The film had received lot
of rebates and concession from the state government.
On the other hand Ammuvaagiya Naan directed by
Padmamagan was a socially relevant theme and dealt
with the life of a sex worker and her attempts
to join the mainstream life after she marries
a writer. Partiban and Bhardhi had rendered a
powerful performance in the film.
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