Unni Mukundan’s ‘Meppadiyan’ wins big at Bangalore International Film Festival

Unni Mukundan starrer ‘Meppadiyan’ has won the Best Indian Cinema award at Bangalore International Film Festival, in the Chithrabharathi, Indian Cinema Competition 2021 category. The film which was initially released in the cinemas is currently streaming on an OTT platform, and Unni Mukundan, who is both the lead actor and the producer of the film, has taken to his social media handle to announce the big win.
“Hello Everyone!!! Just wanted to share that my film, “Meppadiyan” has won the “Best Indian Cinema” award for 2021 at Bangalore International Film Festival @biffesblr. The award was presented by the Honourable Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot in the presence of Dr C N Ashwathnarayan @drashwathcn (Honorable Minister of Higher Education, IT-BT, Science and Technology), Sri D V Sadananda Gowda (MP), Sri P Ravi Kumar IAS (Chief Secretary), Sri Suneel Puranik @suneelpuranik (Chairman of Karnataka Chalachithra Academy), Sri D R Jairaj (President of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce),” Unni Mukundan said.
The actor also shared that he is proud that the film made it to the list and won the award. “I’m super proud to say that we competed with more than 100+ Indian films, which also are a part of the Indian Panorama Competition and Won ☺️. It’s indeed a moment of great pride for all those who have been a part of #Meppadiyan. Right from the ones who have worked on it and to those who have seen the film and have supported it on merit. My heartfelt gratitude to my parents, friends and well-wishers who stood by me and the film wholeheartedly. This motivates me to work better and come back with better entertaining films, which I will. Thank you. Love, UM,” the actor added.

13th Bengaluru International Film Festival 2022 was commenced on March 3.