Independent Filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan’s Sexy Durga has won the The Hivos Tiger Award at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam. Sources say that the jury were very much impressed by the filmmaker’s wild and rustic approach and compelling screenplay.

 

The jury report states the following thing - For its daring and resourceful approach in creating a mood of constant tension. The particular use of the camera and acting give a sense of immediacy and momentum, while providing an insight into multi-layered power dynamics of gender, class and authority.

 

The director was overwhelmed by the recognition. He shared his excitement on Facebook. Salan posted, “Sexy Durga won the great tiger award at the IFFR. This is something for us teamsexydurga and indie movement in Malayalam. Thanks everyone. Remember my friends who supported me making my first film. Thank you.. Thanks IFFR.

 

Sexy Durga can be termed as the first Indian film to win such a big honour.