RIFFK Photo Exhibition Celebrates MT’s Cinematic Legacy

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• A special photo exhibition titled ‘Kaalam: Maayachithrangal’ was inaugurated on August 7, 2025, at Kairali Theatre, Kozhikode, as part of the Regional International Film Festival of Kerala (RIFFK).
• the exhibition honors late legendary writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair and is organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
• Curated by film historian and photographer R. Gopalakrishnan, it features over 100 rare photographs from M.T.’s cinematic journey.
• Kalamandalam Saraswathi (M.T.’s wife) and Aswathi V. Nair (M.T.’s daughter) inaugurated the event alongside notable attendees including Academy Secretary C. Ajoy and Exhibition Chairperson Sunil Ashokapuram.
• Critic M.M. Basheer shared memories about his friendship with M.T.,while M.T.’s daughter delivered a heartfelt tribute to her late father during the event.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The exhibition ‘Kaalam: Maayachithrangal’ reflects Kerala’s deep admiration for cultural icons such as M.T.Vasudevan Nair, whose contributions to literature and cinema remain unparalleled in Malayalam storytelling traditions. By showcasing rare glimpses of his cinematic legacy through curated photographs, the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy underscores it’s commitment to preserving artistic heritage for future generations.

The presence of diverse voices-critics, academicians, family members-adds a personal dimension to this homage beyond academic reverence or artistic festivity alone. This approach resonates strongly within India’s broader cultural ethos where storytelling is deeply interwoven with societal identity.

As platforms like RIFFK continue highlighting artistic legacies within regional contexts, they bring focus not just on past accomplishments but create cultural benchmarks for aspiring artists across India’s creative industries.

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