Actor Hareesh Peradi requested the Left Front Government not to consider him for awards. He requested via a Facebook post. Many of the good characters I have done this and next years will come before the awards committee, the actor requested not to consider him.

His post said that giving him an award will tarnish the image of the people's government. He added that there was widespread allegation that it was his U-turn for an award for his writings.

Facebook post says A request to the Left Front Government in Kerala. Many of my good characters will come before the award committee this year and next year. Please don’t consider me for all that… If considered as an artist I will find it hard to ignore it…Awards are more childish…but I have to buy it as my respect for my characters...

I honestly repeat again that I should not be considered…that will taint the image of the people’s government...reason is that there was widespread allegation that it was his U-turn for an award for his writings...my posts are my politics… he said.