The 17th International Children's Film Festival will be held in Hyderabad from 14th of next month. The seven day event will be organised by Children's Film Society India (CFSI).

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, CFSI chairperson, Nandita Das said a total of 741 films from 86 countries were received for entry out of which only 170 films from 40 countries were shortlisted for this festival.

Ms Das said Chillar Party, Stanley Ka Dabba and I am Kalam are will also be screened in the feature film catagory.

AIR correspondent reports that best feature film will be awarded a cash price of two lakh rupees and a golden Elephant Trophy.