It’s a rare feat for Telugu cinema to get international recognition. Bagging awards at American Film Festival is not a simple thing. Giving competition to the films which comes from every nook and corner of the world is an extraordinary feat. Hundreds of films…Each film has its special stories…Innovative thoughts…So many master brains…Tough scrutiny…The selection is like a great challenge for Jury team. ‘Raktham’ overcame fierce competition and hoisted Telugu flag there.
Senior actor Banerjee in the main role, 'Raktham is the film directed by National Award-winning director Rajesh Touchriver. Starring Sanju Sivram and Madhu Shalini (in a deglam avatar) in lead roles, the film tells the troubled stories of a group of naxals. Well-known character artiste Banjerjee has a key role, while Sana, Bindu, John Kottoly and Harish Chandra are playing other intense characters. Shot in Hyderabad and Karimnagar, 'Raktham' is presented by social activist and Padma Shri-winner Sunitha Krishnan. Banerjee’s performance has won appreciations from critics as well as from prominent people of the Telugu film industry. It is known to everyone that International Film Festival America Indie Gathering Foreign Drama Feature Segment has announced awards for 2017. Now, in the latest ‘Raktham’ is going to bag five more awards in the film festival. ‘Raktham’ has been nominated for five categories. Here are the details:
Best Actor: Banerjee;
Best Actress: Madhu Shalini;
Best Director: Rajesh Touchriver;
Best Cinematographer: Ram Tulasi;
Best Producers: Sunitha Krishnan and Munishi Riz Ahmed.
