I'm Not Suprised: Trivikram Srinivas On Allu Arjun's National Award Win

With Allu Arjun becoming the first Telugu actor to win the National Award for Best Actor, wishes have been pouring in for 'Pushpa Raaj' from all corners. Filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas, who directed Arjun in Julayi (2012), Son Of Satyamurthy (2015), and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) congratulated the actor and all the winners of National Awards from the Telugu film fraternity.

In his statement, the filmmaker said, "I’m truly not surprised to witness the remarkable achievement of Allu Arjun garu, who has rightfully clinched the National Award and marked his place as the first Telugu actor to attain this honor in the category."

He went on to add, "Having had the privilege to observe his diligent efforts in fully embodying his roles, it's evident that his dedication and passion are unparalleled. Here's to a future adorned with even more awards that recognize his exceptional commitment to his craft."

Congratulating MM Keeravani and team RRR, the filmmaker said, "A legendary composer like MM Keeravani who has been defining commercial cinema songs for years won Oscar and National Award in the same year for a monumental film like RRR. Congratulations, sir. My heartfelt wishes to each and every technician who worked on a gigantic big-screen experience like RRR. Congratulations Kaala Bhairava, Srinivas Mohan, Prem Rakshit, King Solomon for the National Award. Especially, I thank SS. Rajamouli garu for bringing such immaculate glory to our Telugu cinema on global and national stages."

In the statement, the filmmaker also congratulated Buchi Babu Sana and Panja Vaisshnav Tej for Uppena, which was named the Best Feature Film in Telugu. "Also, my wishes to a lyricist I dearly admire and respect, Shri. Chandrabose garu for winning National Award for Kondapolam movie," he added.

"My brother and energetic composer Devi Sri Prasad winning a National Award is a heartening moment for me, I wish for him to soar to many more heights. Along with all these Telugu Cinema winners, my hearty congratulations to each and every recipient of the 69th National Film Awards," he concluded his statement.

Trivikram is currently working on Guntur Kaaram, featuring Mahesh Babu in the lead role, and will be collaborating with Allu Arjun for the fourth time for his next.