Actor and filmmaker Dhanush shared an emotional reaction after winning two awards at the 72nd National Film Awards. His directorial venture ‘Raayan’ won the Best Regional Film award. At the same time, he received the Special Mention (Best Actor) award for his performance in ‘Captain Miller’.Soon after the winners were announced, Dhanush took to X to express his gratitude.He wrote, “I am truly humbled and overwhelmed to receive the National Award for Best Regional Film for ‘Raayan’ and the National Award (Special Mention – Best Actor) for ‘Captain Miller’. My heartfelt thanks to the esteemed National Film Awards jury and the selection committee.”He added, “My sincere thanks to the press, media and the social media fraternity for their unwavering support throughout my career. This is my third National Award as an actor and my first National Award as a director. None of this would have been possible without my fans – the pillars of my strength. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
The actor called Captain Miller’s recognition very meaningful
Dhanush also opened up about receiving the Special Mention award for ‘Captain Miller’. He explained that the role remains one of the performances he values ​​most in his career.He wrote, “This recognition for ‘Captain Miller’ is very close to me as I have always believed it to be my best performance to date.Talking about ‘Raayan’, Dhanush said that winning his first National Award as a director is a memory he will always cherish.He concluded by saying, “And the first is always unforgettable. Winning my first ever National Award as a Director for Raayan is a blessing I will cherish forever. And as I always say, Ennam pol vaazhkkai(Your life is based on your thoughts). Har Har Mahadev. with love, D.”
Mammootty celebrated the Best Actor award for ‘Bramayugam’
Veteran Malayalam superstar Mammootty also reacted after being honored at the 72nd National Film Awards. His portrayal of Kodumon Potty in ‘Bramayugam’ earned him the Best Actor award.In his social media post, Mammootty wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to @dhanushkraja, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Shehnad Jalal, @Rajkumar_KP, Team Feminichi Fathima, Team Bhadra Kali Natakam, and all the winners of the coveted National Awards. Well deserved!