Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan Congratulate National Award Winners

In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Naidu expressed his delight over the recognition, stating that the film was widely appreciated by audiences and rightfully deserved the honour. He lauded Balakrishna’s compelling performance and congratulated the entire cast and crew for the prestigious win.

IT Minister Nara Lokesh also joined in the celebrations, calling it a proud moment for Telugu cinema. He praised Balakrishna’s powerful portrayal in the film and highlighted its strong social message. Addressing the actor affectionately as “Bala Mamayya,” Mr. Lokesh commended director Anil Ravipudi and the film’s producers, Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi, for their outstanding work.

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan also conveyed his appreciation through a press release. He congratulated Balakrishna on the national honour and applauded the efforts of director Anil Ravipudi and the producers for showcasing Telugu cinema on the national platform.

Mr. Kalyan went on to congratulate other Telugu film personalities who earned national recognition across various categories, including Neelam Sai Rajesh, Kasarla Shyam, P.V.N.S. Rohit, Nandu Prithvi, and Sukruthiveni Bandreddy, acknowledging their contribution to the growing prestige of Telugu cinema.