Film director Melattur Ravi Varma inaugurates the valedictory session of the 81st International Film Festival organized by Rasmi Film Society in Malappuram on February 8. | Photo credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN
The 81st Malappuram International Film Festival, organized by the Rasmi Film Society, concluded with the screening of 12 films over three days here on Sunday (February 8). The festival also rounded off the golden jubilee celebrations of Rasmi Film Society.
Director Melattur Ravi Varma inaugurated the function on Sunday. He said that script started gaining importance in Malayalam cinema only after the arrival of renowned writer MT Vasudevan Nair.
President Rasmi Film Society and poet Manambur Rajanbabu presided over the function. Secretary Anil K. Kuruppan, VM Suresh Kumar and Kahlid V. Melmuri spoke. S. Sanjay welcomed the gathering. Indira KT proposed a vote of thanks.
Published – 08 Feb 2026 21:38 IST
