After screening at many film festivals, including the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), ‘Saudi Vellakka’ has now made it to the New York Indian Film Festival. Tharun Moorthy’s directorial debut has won the best film award at the festival.
‘Saudi Vellakka’ receives Best Film award at NYIFF
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 24, May 2023
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