MUMBAI, India — The 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1, and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life did not receive any accolades, sparking curiosity among fans and industry observers alike. This year, the Best Actor award was shared by Shah Rukh Khan for his role in Jawan and Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail.
Pradeep Nair, a member of the National Awards jury, clarified the reasons behind The Goat Life‘s absence from the winners’ list in an interview. Despite being a contender for multiple awards, the film faced criticism during final discussions led by jury chair Ashutosh Gowarikar. Nair noted that Gowarikar’s concerns stemmed from his viewing of the film at a previous festival, where he felt the adaptation fell short in terms of authenticity and execution.
In discussing the film’s merits, Nair mentioned that Aadujeevitham was also up for two additional categories—Best Male Playback Singer and Best Lyrics—specifically for Rafeeq Ahammed’s song “Periyone Rahmane.” However, it was ultimately disqualified due to the lack of an adequate English translation of the lyrics submitted by the producers. The awards for Best Playback Singer and Best Lyrics went to Rohit for his work in Baby and Kasarla Shyam for Ooru Palleturu from Balagam, respectively.
Despite the film missing out on awards, there was appreciation for K R Gokul’s performance as Hakim, highlighted by the jury for its freshness and impact. Nonetheless, the overall quality of the film contributed to the decision against awarding him.
Directed by Blessy, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life is based on the true story of Najeeb, a Malayali worker in Saudi Arabia, and has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success since its release in 2024. The film achieved remarkable box office earnings of ₹158 crore, securing its position as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films to date.
While Sukumaran’s film did not secure a win at the National Awards, its impact on audiences and notable box office performance indicate its significance in Indian cinema.
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