Film screenings as tribute to Shaji N. Karun in Thrissur
The critically acclaimed Piravi will be screened on Saturday at 9 a.m. On Sunday at 9 a.m., Olu will be showcased.
The inaugural session will include a memorial event titled 'Shaji Ormakal' (Remembering Shaji), where personalities like Murali Cheeroth, chairperson, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, film critics T. Krishnanunni, and I. Shanmukhadas will share their reflections on the filmmaker.
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