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Allu Arjun Congratulates Sukumar on National Award Win for Pushpa: "This Award Means As Much To Me As Mine"
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News18•23-09-2026, 07:40
Allu Arjun Congratulates Sukumar on National Award Win for Pushpa: "This Award Means As Much To Me As Mine"
- •Allu Arjun extended heartfelt congratulations to director Sukumar B for winning the National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'Pushpa: The Rule'.
- •Allu Arjun, who previously won a National Award for Best Actor for 'Pushpa: The Rise', expressed that Sukumar's award means as much to him as his own.
- •Both Allu Arjun and Sukumar received National Awards for their work on the 'Pushpa' franchise, a milestone celebrated by the film's official social media.
- •President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Film Awards at a ceremony in Gujarat's Kevadia, where Sukumar was honored.
- •'Pushpa 2: The Rule', released in December 2024, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, achieved significant box office success.
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Director Sukumar won the prestigious Best Original Screenplay award for 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' at the 72nd National Film Awards, which were presented by President Droupadi Murmu in Gujarat's Kevadia on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Actor Allu Arjun extended warm congratulations to director Sukumar on X, stating that he had been awaiting this moment and that the award meant as much to him as his own National Award win for the Pushpa franchise.
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony took place in Gujarat's Kevadia, marking the first time the prestigious event was held in the state.
