3rd Navi Mumbai International Film Festival NMIFF-2016 welcomes the submission of a Feature Film "Araluva Hoogalu" from India, Directed by G. Murthy.

"Araluva Hoogalu" is a true story of a boy Anjanaiah who is a handicapped by birth. He lives in an orphanage. He is inspired by his friend Karunakara, a blind boy who plays the flute very well. Anjanaiah tries to draw and paint with his legs as he has no hands, with great effort. With the regular practice and encouragement from his friend Karunakara and the elders in orphanage he finally succeeds in receiving Silver Medal for "National Child Award for exceptional achievements 2014" by the honourable President of India, Sri Pranabh Mukharji.