The announcement of the 72nd National Film Awards turned out to be a proud moment for the South Indian film industry. A number of Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films have garnered critical acclaim in the industry.Among the top winners, ‘Article 370’ won the Best Feature Film award, while Yami Gautam was named Best Actress. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor honors for ‘Bramayugam’ and ‘Chandu Champion’, respectively.‘Kalki 2898 AD’ won the Best Feature Film Award, ‘Pushpa 2’ won the Best Screenplay award, ‘Amaran’ received multiple honours, and ‘Committee Kurrolu’ was named the Best Telugu Film.
Jr NTR and Allu Arjun celebrate Telugu movie ‘s win
Among the celebrities who took part was Jr NTR, who thanked the winners and praised the achievements of Telugu cinema at this year’s awards.He wrote, “Congratulations to all the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards. Proud to see Telugu cinema shine globally! @yadhuvamsee41 & #CommitteeKurrolu team… and #35ChinnaKathaKaadu team for winning two awards each.Allu Arjun congratulated the awardees and praised several Telugu films and stars for their achievements.He wrote, “Congratulations to all the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards. Congratulations to @mammukka garu and @TheAaryanKartik for winning the Best Actor award, and @yamigautam for winning the Best Actress award. Appropriate! Heartfelt congratulations to my director @aryasukku garu for winning Best Screenplay award for #Pushpa2, and Deepali & Sheetal Sharma for Best Costume Design. Spl Congratulations to my cousin @IamNiharikaK and the #CommitteeKurrolu team for winning Best Telugu Movie, and P. Ravi Kumar on Best Makeup.”The ‘Pushpa’ actor added, “Happy to see Telugu cinema shine as #Kalki2898AD wins Best Popular Film and Best Production Design, #VenkyAtluri garu wins Best Dialogues for #LuckyBaskhar, #35ChinnaKathaKaadu wins Best Children’s Film and #ArundevPothula wins Best Child Artist.” Congratulations to every winner. Here’s to celebrating the best of Indian cinema..”
Chiranjeevi congratulates the winners of all industries
Megastar Chiranjeevi also elaborated the message of gratitude after the victory. He congratulated Mammootty for winning his fourth Best Actor award. He wrote, “Congratulations from the bottom of my heart to all the winners at the 72nd National Film Awards. Congratulations #Sukumar for winning Best Screenplay for #Pushpa2. My dear @mammukka, congratulations for winning the Best Actor award for the fourth time. This is truly a success! Proud of @IamNiharikaK and entire team of #CommitteeKurrolu for winning Best Telugu Movie”He added, “Deserving recognition of @NagAshwin7’s bold filmmaking vision with the award for Best Popular Film for #Kalki2898AD. Congratulations @VyjayanthiFilms Delighted to see #35Movie honored as Best Children’s Film, and #ArunDev winning Best Child Artist.” Huge congratulations to #VenkyAtluri for winning Best Dialogues award for #LuckyBhaskar. Congratulations to @deepali_noor, @MrSheetalSharma, #PRaviKumar, #NitinZihaniChoudhary and to every winner from every corner of our country. May Indian cinema continue to thrive, inspire generations, and make our country proud. #72ndNationalFilmAwards.”
Sivakarthikeyan and the ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ group gives thanks
Actor Sivakarthikeyan celebrated the success of ‘Amaran’. He congratulated the old man Rajkumar Periasamy and the film’s technical team on their National Award win.He wrote, “A proud day for all our #Amaran family Heartfelt thanks to my beloved director @Rajkumar_KP for winning Best Director, @gvprakash for Best Music Direction (Background Score) & @kalaivananoffl for Best Editing at the 72nd National Film Awards (2024)”“I’d also like to congratulate @sunpictures, @dhanushkraja, @SathyaJyothi, @ArunMatheswaran, #AnlArasu, @valentino_suren, @sachananamidass, #TSHariHaraSudhan & @edmondranson on winning National Awards #72ndNationalFilmAwards,” SK concluded.The team behind ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ once again thanked everyone after the film won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.They shared, “A DREAM. A JOURNEY. A CINEMA FESTIVAL. Team #Kalki2898AD is honored to receive the 72nd National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. #72ndNationalFilmAwards”
Varun Tej Thank you ‘Committee Kurrolu’ team
Actor Varun Tej also joined the celebrations with a special message for his cousin Niharika Konidela and the ‘Committee Kurrolu’ team.He wrote, “Nihaaaaaaa!! So proud and so happy for you, @NiharikaKoffl! Congratulations to you for this big win and bringing home this glorious honor. Kudos to Director @yadhuvamsee41 and the entire team of #CommitteeKurrolu for winning two National Awards, including the Regional Best Telugu Film Award. #LuckyBhaskar and #35Movie for their amazing win at the 72nd National Film Awards. You have made Telugu cinema proud! Congratulations to all the winners of Indian television for this well-deserved recognition.”