Director Priyadarshan to be honored for Kanchivaram

Director Priyadarshan’s Kanchivaram was not only liked by the local audiences but the film was also appreciated worldwide after being screened at various international film festivals.
The flick which stars talented actors like Prakashraj, Shammu and Shriya Reddy in the lead roles will be honored by the Pondicherry Government in association with the Navadharshan Film Society, with ace director Priyadarshan being conferred with the Best director award at the annual film of the festival.
Named after Sri Sankardass Swanigal, the award consists of a memento and cash prize of Rs. 50,000. The awards for excellence in Indian cinema will be given away by non-other-than the Chief Minister of Pondicherry, V. Vaithialingam.