Film director Melattur Ravi Varma inaugurating the valedictory session of the 81st International Film Festival organised by Rasmi Film Society at Malappuram on February 8.
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The 81st International Film Festival of Malappuram, organised by the Rasmi Film Society, concluded here on Sunday (February 8) by screening 12 films in three days. The festival also marked the finale of the Rasmi Film Society’s golden jubilee celebrations.
Film director Melattur Ravi Varma inaugurated the valedictory function on Sunday. He said that the screenplay began to receive importance in Malayalam cinema only after the arrival of the renowned writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair.
Rasmi Film Society president and poet Manambur Rajanbabu presided over the function. Secretary Anil K. Kuruppan, V.M. Suresh Kumar, and Kahlid V. Melmuri spoke. S. Sanjay welcomed the gathering. Indira K.T. proposed a vote of thanks.
Published – February 08, 2026 09:38 pm IST
