The Kerala State Awards Film's decision to award Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, with Best Lyricist award drew criticism. Writer Joy Mathew criticised the decision to honour an artist accused of sexual abuse, calling it a mockery of justice. Screenwriter Deedi Damodaran said the award given was unjust, while director Shruthi Sharanyam called it "Kerala State Masculine Awards".