<p>Speaking to IANS, Sivan said that he is delighted that his film has been selected for the screening at the fest, adding: “My film will be screened in the category of A Window to Asian Cinema."<br /><br />This is the second time that one of his films will be screened at the festival. His 2005 release “Navarasa” was was also screened there.<br /><br />In terms of recognition, Sivan, 47, has won five national awards and 10 international awards.</p>.<p>“Urumi”, released early this year, is billed as the second most expensive Malayalam film ever made with a budget of about Rs.200 million and has been dubbed into Tamil, Telegu and English.<br /><br />Set in the backdrop of the fierce warrior clans of northern Kerala in the 16th century, the film focuses on the cult of Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar (Prithviraj), a man with an epic mission. His target and mission is Vasco da Gama.<br /><br />Sivan, besides directing the film also was the cameraman and one of the producers.<br />The nine-day festival will end Oct 14.</p>
<p>Speaking to IANS, Sivan said that he is delighted that his film has been selected for the screening at the fest, adding: “My film will be screened in the category of A Window to Asian Cinema."<br /><br />This is the second time that one of his films will be screened at the festival. His 2005 release “Navarasa” was was also screened there.<br /><br />In terms of recognition, Sivan, 47, has won five national awards and 10 international awards.</p>.<p>“Urumi”, released early this year, is billed as the second most expensive Malayalam film ever made with a budget of about Rs.200 million and has been dubbed into Tamil, Telegu and English.<br /><br />Set in the backdrop of the fierce warrior clans of northern Kerala in the 16th century, the film focuses on the cult of Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar (Prithviraj), a man with an epic mission. His target and mission is Vasco da Gama.<br /><br />Sivan, besides directing the film also was the cameraman and one of the producers.<br />The nine-day festival will end Oct 14.</p>