As with most of the post announcement scenario of Kerala State Film Awards this time too a controversy has reared its head. The Best Story award was given to Harikumar for 'Kaatum Mazhayum' starring Unni Mukundan and Meera Nandhaa.

However Najim Koya has come out questioning the decision. He had earlier appeared before FEFKA claiming that the story of ;Kaatum Mazhayum' was his. Harikumar who wrote and directed the movie had confirmed the fact before FEFKA too. Najim's question is why Harikumar sent the movie for Film Awards in this category when he has already admitted the movie to be Najim's.