Mohanlal starer 'Oppam', cannot compete for the National awards this year. According to the rules, members of the jury cannot have their films compete and this is supposedly the reason behind it.
Sources said that Priyadarshan, the director of 'Oppam', will be part of the jury. Based on Govind's story, the crime thriller has been scripted and directed by Priyadarshan.' Oppam' was bankrolled by Anthony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. Released on September 8, the movie was a box-office success and earned positive reviews from critics and audience.
