The 72nd National Film Awards turned out to be a memorable day for Tamil cinema as the industry won 10 awards in various categories. As congratulatory messages poured in from across the state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay he extended his wishes to filmmakers, actors, and artists who bring good to the state. His message celebrated the success of the Tamil film industry and recognized the talent in the most popular films of the year.
Vijay congratulates all the winners
In a statement released through the Department of Information and Public Relations of Tamil Nadu, Vijay congratulated every winner from the Tamil film industry. His message said: “I congratulate the Tamil film industry for creating history by winning 10 National Film Awards in various categories. It is a matter of great pride that Tamil cinema has received this honor. I wish our film industry to be more successful in the years to come.” The Prime Minister also acknowledged the individual winners, including Dhanush for ‘Raayan,’ Rajkumar PeriasamyGV Prakash Kumar and R. Kalaivanan for ‘Amaran,’ Anl Arasu and Sachana Namidass for ‘Maharaja,’ Suren G for ‘Meiyazhagan,’ and Hari Harasudhan for the short film ‘Blue.
The award winners thank Vijay for his wishes
Vijay’s congratulatory message was received with open arms by several National Award winners. ‘Amaran’ director Rajkumar Periasamy acknowledged the Chief Minister’s actions on X, writing, “Many thanks to the Honorable President of Tamil Nadu for the wishes.” Music composer GV Prakash Kumar, who won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Background Score) for ‘Amaran,’ also expressed his gratitude after receiving Vijay’s wish. The exchange added an interesting moment to Tamil cinema’s success at the National Film Awards this year.
Celebrations continue for the release of ‘Jana Nayagan’
The congratulatory message comes at a time when excitement is already building around Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan,’ which is slated for a grand release on July 23. Fans are eagerly awaiting what is said to be his last film, but Vijay’s gesture to celebrate the achievements of his co-stars has been much appreciated. Tamil cinema has one of the best in recent years at the National Film Awards, and the party continues.