A total of 12 Tamil films have been shortlisted for the competition section at the 8-day Chennai International Film Festival scheduled to begin on December 15.
The 14th edition will see a wide range of films – some big-budget popular ones to not-so-well known films – competing for the top prize.
While the list features contenders such as actor Suriya’s time-stopping science fiction film, 24 , and three of actor Vijay Sethupathy’s films including the critically-acclaimed Dharmadurai where he plays a doctor, Iraivi , and the smash-hit Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, films such as Raju Murugan’s Joker , Prabhu Deva’s Devi are also in the fray.
A notable film in the list is the low-budget Uriyadi , which did not do as well as it should have, but nevertheless got a thumbs up from the audience and critics alike for focussing on the perils of caste-based parties mushrooming in southern Tamil Nadu. Amma Kanakku , Karma , Pasanga 2 , Rubaai and Sila Samayangalil are some of the films in the fray.
Organisers said the director and the producer of the film which wins the first prize will get Rs. 1 lakh each and the second prize winners will Rs. 50,000 each. There will also be a special jury award. The three member jury comprising a film maker, actor and a journalist will choose a winner.
