‘Amma Ariyan’: Restored version of Kerala filmmaker John Abraham’s cult classic to premiere at Cannes
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Summary
The film with a cult following, restored by the not-for-profit organisation Film Heritage Foundation, is the only Indian feature film selected for world premiere at the festival this year. The premiere is scheduled on May 16
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Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 9 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
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