Allu Arjun And SS Rajamouli Are All Smiles At 69th National Awards

Allu Arjun, who gained recognition among Hindi-speaking audiences with his iconic film Pushpa: The Rise, has achieved a historic feat. At the 69th National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi, he became the first Tollywood actor to win the National Award in the Best Actor category. Allu Arjun was not alone on this momentous occasion; his wife Sneha Reddy, the film’s producers, and legendary filmmaker SS Rajamouli were also in attendance. Soon after the ceremony, pictures of the Stylish Superstar at the event rapidly went viral as he posed with fellow attendees.

Interestingly, this marks a dual celebration for the film’s team. In addition to Allu’s remarkable achievement, Sukumar’s film also received an award in the Best Music Direction category. For the event, the star exuded charm in traditional Indian attire, donning a classic cream bandhgala jacket paired with stylish glasses that added a touch of elegance to his ensemble. Pictures of the actor from the venue is going viral. Check it here:

During an interview with Doordarshan on the red carpet, Allu Arjun expressed his joy and gratitude after receiving the National Film Award. The actor stated, “I am extremely delighted and extremely happy that I am receiving this award. Receiving a National Award for a commercial film is a double achievement for me personally.”

In August, when the winners were announced, Allu celebrated the special day with the Pushpa team. He shared a photo where he looked overjoyed as the film’s director, Sukumar, warmly hugged him in celebration of their historic win. Sharing the post on Instagram, the Arya actor wrote, “A huge congratulations to all the national award winners across various categories and languages throughout the nation. Your accomplishments are truly commendable. & I would like to express my gratitude for the love and wishes pouring in from all corners of the country. Feeling honoured and humbled by it all. Thank you for the love. Humbled.”

R Madhavan’s Rocketry: The Nambi Effect received the Best Feature Film award and SS Rajamouli’s RRR was honoured with the Best Popular Film award. Apart from Allu Arjun, actresses Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon also shared the award in the Best Actress category for their roles in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi, respectively. The prestigious awards were presented by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu.

The Pushpa team is busy working on the sequel and after multiple delays, they have now confirmed the release date for August 15, 2024. Allu Arjun will play the lead and Rashmika Mandanna will reprise her role as Srivalli. Fans are eagerly waiting for the next installment.