Organized by the Kerala State Youth Commission with the aim of improving the mental health and physical fitness of the youth “Kidnap” directed by Naushad Ibrahim and directed by Sreeju Srinivasan won the first prize in the short film competition. ‘Paryanam’ second place and A. ‘Bhramam’ directed by Vishnu also bagged the third position. Short films covering various themes of youth empowerment were considered for the competition.

Prize distribution to the winners will be held on Thursday, March 14 at Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam. The distribution will be done by P Rajeev, Minister of Industries, Law and Ropes.