Panchajanyam
മലയാളം

17th

Panchajanyam International Film Festival

Kairali-Sree Theatres, Chittur, Palakkad

Since 2008, the Panchajanyam Film Society has been running a weeklong festival of cinema and open discussions in Chittur.

What started as a small regional film festival has since grown into an annual gathering of cinephiles in Kerala and has inspired more regional festivals across the state.

The 17th Panchajanyam International Film Festival will take place from 22nd to 28th January 2027.

Latest on Instagram

The competition for the best short film, documentary, and campus film, conducted in association with the 17th Panchajanyam International Film Festival, is now open.

Prizes: ₹10,000 for the best short film, ₹10,000 for the best documentary, and ₹5,000 for the best campus film.

Last date: 15 December 2026.

Films made after 1 January 2026 in any language can enter. Short films and campus films should not exceed 30 minutes.

The entry fee is ₹500.

Check bio for rules and application form.

The festival is from 22 to 28 January 2027 at Kairali-Sree Theatres, Chittur, Palakkad.View on Instagram

Archives

Isai Poraaliye, the official anthem of the 16th festival, 2026.Watch on Instagram
To Each Their Own Cinema, the signature film of the 15th festival, 2025.Watch on Instagram

Panchajanyam Library

Panchajanyam began in 1979 as a library in the village of Thekkegramam in Chittur and is now affiliated with the Kerala Granthasala Sangham and rated an A-grade library. Search the catalogue or read about the library.

Past Festivals

2026 2025 2024 2022 2020 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008