'' Sudani from Nigeria '' was released in India on 23 March 2018 . It met with widely positive critical response and was a commercial success at the box office . The film won five awards at the 49th Kerala State Film Awards , including Best Screenplay , Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value , Best Debut Director , Best Actor ( Shahir ) , and Best Character Actress ( Savithri and Sarasa )
49th Kerala State Film Awards
49th Kerala State Film Awards
Sudani from Nigeria