Amid Covid surge, Kerala's signature film event IFFK deferred

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MUMBAI: In the wake of huge surge in daily Covid-19 cases, the signature event of Kerala — the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK)’s 26th edition has been postponed, a state minister said on Monday.

The event was earlier scheduled to be held from February 4 to 11 at 12 movie halls in the capital city.

Announcing it, Kerala Minister for Cinema and Culture Saji Cherian said the event will be staged as and when the Covid scenario in the state improves.

The state-run Kerala State Chalachitra Academy is the organiser of the event, which by now,