Kurmavatara, ace director Girish Kasaravalli's latest movie, won the National Award for the best Kannada movie! Now, 20 films have been shortlisted for the Indian Panorama selection of feature films to be screened at the 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held at Goa, and Kurmavatara has been selected too! The selection panel, consisting of 9 eminent personalities from various parts of the country, selected 18 movies, with the 19th and 20th being the direct entries from the National Award winning movies! Of the 18 films selected, the only Kannada movie is Kurmavatara, directed by Kasaravalli. The film was well received among the audience, and it being selected as part of the Indian Panorama, is an even greater honour for Sandalwood! Hats off to you sir!