Mammootty and Dhanush added another memorable chapter to their careers as they attended the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to receive honours for their respective achievements in Indian cinema. Mammootty was recognised as Best Actor for his performance in ‘Bramayugam’, while Dhanush’s ‘Raayan’ was named Best Tamil Film. Director Rajkumar Periasamy and editor R Kalaivanan were also among the award recipients, adding to the significance of the occasion for the team behind their upcoming collaboration, ‘OM’.The honours were presented by President Droupadi Murmu. Mammootty and Dhanush opted for classic traditional looks for the ceremony, with Mammootty wearing an elegant cream-white bandhgala and Dhanush appearing in a white veshti and shirt.
Mammootty receives standing ovation at National Film Awards
Mammootty was honoured with the Best Actor award for his performance in ‘Bramayugam’. The veteran actor received a standing ovation from his family and others present at the ceremony as he stepped forward to accept the honour from President Droupadi Murmu.The win marks another significant National Award milestone for Mammootty, who has previously been recognised for his performances in ‘Mathilukal’, ‘Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha’ and ‘Ponthan Mada’. His latest honour for ‘Bramayugam’ adds to his legacy as one of Malayalam cinema’s most decorated performers.For the occasion, Mammootty chose a sophisticated cream-white bandhgala, complemented by his neatly styled hair, beard and moustache.
Dhanush honoured for ‘Raayan’ at 72nd National Film Awards
Dhanush was recognised at the ceremony as ‘Raayan’ won Best Tamil Film. The actor-filmmaker attended the event in a traditional white veshti and matching shirt.Dhanush’s sons, Yatra and Linga, were also present at the ceremony, witnessing the actor-filmmaker receive the honour from President Droupadi Murmu.Dhanush also received a Special Mention for his performance in ‘Captain Miller’, making the National Film Awards a particularly significant occasion for him.
‘OM’ connects multiple National Award winners
The National Film Awards ceremony also drew attention to Dhanush and Mammootty’s upcoming Tamil film ‘OM’. The project is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, who was honoured with the Best Director award for ‘Amaran’, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi.Editor R Kalaivanan, who is also associated with ‘OM’, won Best Editing for ‘Amaran’. This brings together several National Award recipients from the 72nd National Film Awards within the creative team of the upcoming project.Mammootty was honoured for ‘Bramayugam’, Dhanush received recognition through ‘Raayan’ and ‘Captain Miller’, while Rajkumar Periasamy and R Kalaivanan were recognised for their work on ‘Amaran’.
Mammootty, Dhanush and ‘OM’ team celebrate National Award wins
The National Award wins also led to a celebration involving members of the ‘OM’ team. Mammootty, Dhanush, Rajkumar Periasamy and R Kalaivanan came together for a cake-cutting celebration after the awards were announced. Mammootty later shared pictures from the gathering on social media.
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