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Dhanush Shines at National Film Awards: Captain Miller and Raayan Honored
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 18:52
Dhanush Shines at National Film Awards: Captain Miller and Raayan Honored
- •Dhanush received a Special Mention for his performance in Captain Miller at the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
- •Captain Miller also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film for propagating National, Social and Environmental Values.
- •Dhanush's directorial venture Raayan was named the Best Tamil Film, marking another significant win for the actor-director.
- •The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony was held outside New Delhi for the first time, presented by President Droupadi Murmu.
- •The shift in venue to Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, aims to celebrate Indian cinema's diversity across different regions of the country.
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Dhanush's directorial venture Raayan was named the Best Tamil Film at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held in Ekta Nagar.
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony took place in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, marking the first time the event was held outside New Delhi.
Dhanush received a Special Mention for his performance as the titular character in the period action drama Captain Miller at the national ceremony.
