‘Aadujeevitham’ National Award miss: Prithviraj Sukumaran says , ‘That man’s story reaching people was enough’

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s fans expressed disappointment as ‘Aadujeevitham’ missed out on National Film Awards, despite his dedicated performance. Prithviraj stated that his primary goal was for the film to resonate with audiences and convey Najeeb’s story, which it successfully achieved. Jury chairperson Ashutosh Gowariker reportedly found the performance inauthentic, sparking debate, while another jury member criticized ‘The Kerala Story’ for its portrayal.