Forty years after it was released, the Malayalam film Amma Ariyan was screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. The 1986 film got a 4K restoration and was screened at the prestigious film festival. The screening was attended by the film's lead actor, Joy Mathew, and editor Bina Paul, along with others. The film was directed by late John Abraham. The movie was restored by Film Heritage Foundation (FHF). They took to Instagram to share details of the screening and revealed that the movie received a standing ovation. 

Amma Ariyan receives standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival 2026

Taking to their Instagram handle, FHF shared the glimpses from the screening of the movie. "The film was screened to a full house and was introduced by Thierry Fremaux, Director of the Cannes Film Festival, FHF Director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, lead actor Joy Mathew and editor Bina Paul," wrote FHF.