Film screenings as tribute to Shaji N. Karun in Thrissur

In a tribute to filmmaker Shaji N. Karun, the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy in association with the IFFT Chalachitra Kendram in Thrissur will host special screenings of two of his landmark films on Saturday and Sunday at Sree Theatre, 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.