The 68th National Film Awards were announced yesterday. Tamil cinema has won a total of 10 awards. “Soorarai Pottru” Directed by Sudha Kongara, starring Surya and Aparna Balamurali. G.V. Prakash Kumar composed the music. The film won the National Award in 5 categories namely Best Film, Actor, Actress, Screenplay and Background Music. This is the first national award for actor Surya.
Surya issued a statement on regarding National Award:
Surya said, “Hello. First of all my heartfelt thanks to all those who fill their lives with warm wishes. It is a great pleasure to receive “Five National Awards” for the film “Soorarai Pottru”. The film, which was released in the midst of unexpected crises during Covid19 pandemic, was well received in India. Director Sudha Kongara, who has worked for years to make the life of the self-confident Captain Gopinath into a film, is doubly happy that her creativity has been recognized so well.
National awardee Sudha Kongara, Shalini Usha Nair, G.V. Prakash, Aparna Balamurali and Co-Producer Rajasekhar Karpoora Sundarapandian – Heartfelt appreciation to everyone. This recognition is due to all the crew who helped to make a great movie. To my brother Ajay Devgn, who shares the National Award for Best Actor with me, Also congratulations to director Vasanth Sai, Sreekar Prasad, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, director Madonne Ashwin and all fellow artists who are receiving the 68th National Award.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank director Vasanth Sai and producer Mani Ratnam for introducing me to the film “Nerukku Ner”. To my mother, father, Karti and Brindha, who have always supported me with love and guidance. I dedicate this award with love to my Jyothika who insisted on acting and producing the movie Soorarai Pottru and children Diya and Dev.
Heartfelt love and gratitude to the people who welcome and celebrate my efforts and to my loving brothers and sisters who are always with me in my ups and downs. This National Award recognition gives an incentive to continue working on good films. Heartfelt thanks to the Selection Committee and Government of India. Thanks again to everyone who is showering me with love.”
