Accepting the award, director PS Vinothraj spoke in Tamil. The video of him expressing his gratitude has now gone viral on social media.
Published Sep 24, 2024 | 12:53 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 24, 2024 | 12:53 PM
'Kottukkaali' wins Grand Prix Award at Amur Autumn International Film Festival. (Instagram)
PS Vinothraj’s latest directorial, Kottukkaali, has won the Grand Prix Award at the 22nd Amur Autumn International Film Festival in Russia. The critically acclaimed film, starring Soori and Anna Ben, was backed by actor Sivakarthikeyan under his banner SK Productions.
The production house took to its official Instagram handle to share the news about Kottukkaali clinching the Grand Prix at the Amur Autumn International Film Festival. The makers also expressed immense happiness for the honour.
They wrote: “We are happy to share that our film #Kottukkaali has won the ‘GRAND PRIX AWARD’ at the 22nd Amur Autumn International Film Festival in Russia! We are grateful for this incredible recognition on a global stage.”
While accepting the award, director Vinothraj spoke in Tamil. The video of him expressing his gratitude went viral on social media.
He said, “I want to talk in my language. I am receiving this award at a very important time in my life. I have to thank my producer Sivakarthikeyan anna, Kalai anna, my production team, my lead actors Soori Anna and Anna Ben, I want to thank my team who stayed with me throughout and my wife and son as well. Thank you this is a big boost.”
.@PsVinothraj WINS AGAIN ❤️🤗 #Kottukkaali Won Grand Prix Award at Amur Autumn International Film Festival 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tC1obTX1an
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Kottukkaali was well-received by critics and audiences alike. It garnered praise for its strong performances and compelling narrative.
The film, released in theatres on 23 August, is set to stream for international audiences on Simply South from 27 September. However, an official release date for Indian OTT platforms is yet to be announced.
Kottukkaali centres around Meena, a young woman struggling with the societal pressures of her family after falling in love with a boy from a lower caste.
Silenced by her family, Meena is thought to be possessed. Her family seeks the help of a shaman. The story unfolds as Meena embarks on a road trip with her family and Pandi, played by Soori, who has been chosen to marry her.
The raw and gripping portrayal of caste-based struggles and family dynamics in Kottukkaali struck a chord with audiences.
“Kottukkaali invites the audience to fill in the gaps through minimalism rather than silence. Its effectiveness and maturity lie in its subtle approach, avoiding didacticism and delivering its story with effortless simplicity. The film seems within reach, yet the closer we get, the more it eludes us. What’s not to like?” read our review.
(Edited by Y Krishna Jyothi)