Best Feature Film at 69th National Film Awards (2021)

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is a 2022 Indian biographical drama film written, produced and directed by R. Madhavan in his directorial debut. The film is based on the life of Nambi Narayanan,  a scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation, who was accused in the  ISRO espionage case and later exonerated. The story spans across Narayanan’s days as a graduate student at Princeton University, before exploring his work as a scientist and the false espionage charges placed upon him.

Rocketry premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on May 19 and released worldwide on July 1, 2022. The film garnered recognition with several awards and honors, including being an official contender in the Best Film category at the 95th Academy Awards.

Best Malayalam Film at 69th National Film Awards (2021)

Oliver Twist’s (Indrans), family consists of his wife Kuttiyamma (Manju Pillai), his aging father (Kainakari Thankaraj), and sons Antony (Sreenath Bhasi) and Charles (Naslen K Gafoor). Antony, who is a one-film-old director, is struggling to finish his second script. He prefers staying in the city but returns home only to get rid of his creative block. Charles, on the other hand, is a vlogger. The movie focuses on technology-challenged Oliver’s struggles to keep up with his tech-savvy sons.

Selected by Indian Panorama, for screening at 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI)(2022)

The film revolves around an elderly couple who get to enjoy a fresh lease of life through their tourist guide, Tonic.

Best Actor and Music Direction at 69th National Film Awards (2021)

Based on the smuggling of red sandalwood trees in Seshachalam forest, Andhra Pradesh, Pushpa tells the story of a lorry driver who is part of the illegal business.