The announcement of the 72nd National Film Awards brought joy and celebration for many winners across the board Indian cinema:but also a disappointment to a section of movie buffs. Some films and artists were honored, but fans felt that some of the year’s most popular shows were snubbed. One of the biggest talking points on social media is the loss of major awards for: Prithviraj Sukumaran‘The Goat Life’ (‘Aadujeevitham’) and Chiyaan Vikram’s ‘Thangalaan.’ Soon after the winners were announced, hashtags for both films started trending as fans voiced their opinions.
Fans question why ‘The Goat Life’ and ‘Thangalaan’ disappeared
Many users praised the outstanding work of the lead actors and expressed disappointment with the final results. One fan wrote, “The National Awards are as incredible as ever👎👎 #Meiyazhagan #TheGoatLife 📈.” Another post read, “How come #TheGoatLife didn’t even win a Single award. On what basis was the #72ndNationalFilmAwards awarded. National Award deserves #PrithvirajSukumaran. He may not receive an award, but he himself is an award for the efforts he put into the film.Another admirer described the film as a “Masterpiece #TheGoatLife #Aadujeevitham” while calling Prithviraj’s performance an “Iconic Performance🔥.”
Chiyaan Vikram’s fans say ‘efforts deserve recognition’
Chiyaan Vikram’s supporters chanted the same after ‘Thangalaan’ failed to gain recognition. A widely shared post read, “Efforts matter and deserve recognition 😒😒😒 #ChiyaanVikram #Thangalaan #nationalwards.” Another user commented, “#ChiyaanVikram is still being ignored! Not his loss – it’s a big miss for the National Award. #Thangalaan #72ndNationalAwards.” A heartfelt post also went viral, with a fan writing, “#Thangalaan – Chiyaan Vikram gave his all in this film, both physically and mentally. He treated cinema as his life and put in unimaginable hard work. I still can’t digest the fact that he was not given a National Award.” The actor’s extraordinary physical transformation and unwavering dedication to the role are among the main reasons why many fans believe he deserves national recognition.
The debate about the awards continues despite the celebration
The National Film Awards are the highest recognition of Indian cinema, and each edition generates debates and different opinions. The performances of Prithviraj Sukumaran in ‘The Goat Life’ and Chiyaan Vikram in ‘Thangalaan’ dominated the conversation this year, with many feeling that their hard work deserved more praise. Another fan summed up the mood, saying, “#ChiyaanVikram’s dedication and hard work for #Thangalaan is unmatched..🙏 She poured her heart and soul into the paper.. “It’s so disappointing to see it go unrecognized at the National Awards. 🚶♂️ The man is worth more..🤝While the 72nd National Film Awards celebrated some of the best achievements of Indian cinema, the lack of recognition for Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘The Goat Life’ (‘Aadujeevitham’) and Chiyaan Vikram’s ‘Thangalaan’ sparked widespread debate online. Fans continue to praise the transformational performances of the actors and believe that their efforts are worthy of the national award.
