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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As many as 14 films from across the globe, including two Malayalam films, will compete for the ‘Suvarna Chakoram’ (The Golden Crow Pheasant) at the 24th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). The ten non-Indian films chosen for the international competition section were announced on Friday. ‘Jallikkattu’ by Lijo Jose Pellissery and ‘Vrithakrithyilulla Chathuram’ by Krishand R K are the two Malayalam films competing for the award. ‘Lihaaf’ by Rahat Kazmi and ‘Aani Maani’ by Fahim Irshad are the other two Indian films in the competition section. The films for the competition were selected by the committee chaired by director Sibi Malayil with C S Venkiteswaran, George Kithu, Bhawani Cheerath and T Krishnanunni as members..