Ever since the National Film Awards for 2023 were announced, social media has been buzzing with criticism over Aadujeevitham The Goat Life not winning a single award. Many fans and cinephiles were shocked that Prithviraj Sukumaran’s intense survival drama did not make it to even one category. Some users went as far as calling the National Awards a joke, questioning why good performances are not being recognised anymore.
Amid the outrage, a few film trackers pointed out that Aadujeevitham was actually released in 2024, making it ineligible for the 2023 awards. They added that the film could very well sweep multiple honours next year. But this did not stop the speculations. A new wave of chatter has now taken over social media, with some claiming that the jury purposely sidelined the film. Allegedly, the panel found the movie artificial and felt that the performances lacked natural emotion although there has been no official confirmation on this.
Others believe that the real reason lies elsewhere. They say the controversy surrounding Prithviraj Sukumaran’s upcoming film L2 Empuraan might have affected the jury’s perception of him. The movie has already drawn criticism from some groups who labelled it as anti national. Because of this negative sentiment, some netizens argue that Aadujeevitham may have been deliberately ignored at the National Awards as a form of silent backlash.
While these claims are gaining traction online, it is important to note that none of them are officially confirmed. As of now, there is no formal statement from the National Awards jury explaining why Aadujeevitham was left out. Whether it was a matter of timing, personal biases, or unfortunate controversies, the truth remains unclear. Until then, the debate continues.
