The 72nd National Film Awards turned out to be a memorable day for Tamil cinema where the industry won 10 awards in various categories. As congratulatory messages poured in from across the country, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph: Vijay: extended his wishes to filmmakers, actors, and technicians who brought laurels to the state. His message celebrated the collective success of the Tamil film industry and recognized the talent behind some of the most acclaimed films of the year.
Vijay congratulated all the winners
In a statement released through the Tamil Nadu Department of Information and Public Relations, Vijay congratulated every winner from the Tamil film industry. His message read: “My heartiest congratulations to the Tamil film fraternity for creating history by winning 10 National Film Awards in various categories. It is a matter of great pride that Tamil cinema has bagged these awards. I wish our film industry many more successes in the years to come.” The Prime Minister also recognized the winners individually, 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 thanked Vijay for his wishes
Vijay’s congratulatory message was warmly received by many National Award winners. ‘Amaran’ director Rajkumar Periasamy acknowledged Chief Minister X’s gesture, writing, “Heartfelt Thanks to the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the wishes.” 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 wishes. The exchange added another celebratory moment to Tamil cinema’s successful outing at the National Film Awards this year.
Pre-release celebrations of ‘Jana Nayagan’ continue
The congratulatory message comes at a time when excitement is already building for Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan,’ which is set for a grand theatrical release on July 23. Fans are eagerly awaiting what is said to be his last appearance in the film, but Vijay’s gesture to celebrate the achievements of his co-stars has been appreciated by many. Tamil cinema had one of the best shows in recent years at the National Film Awards, and the party continues.
