Kalki 2898 AD: Telugu cinema’s glorious National Awards sweep marks a historic moment for the industry at the 72nd National Film Awards. Telugu cinema delivered an impressive performance, securing wins across nine categories that ranged from mainstream blockbusters to critically acclaimed films. Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD bagged the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment award, while Nithin Zihani Choudhary won Best Production Designer for crafting its grand visual world.
The recognition extends beyond Kalki 2898 AD. Committee Kurrollu, backed by Niharika Konidela, won Best Telugu Feature Film and Best Makeup Artist for P. Ravikumar. Pushpa 2 earned two awards, with Sukumar winning Best Screenplay and Deepali Noor and Sheetal Sharma sharing Best Costume Designer. Venky Atluri won Best Dialogue Writer for Lucky Baskhar, showcasing the depth of storytelling in Telugu cinema.
The 31: Chinna Katha Kaadu won Best Children’s Film, and young talent Arundev Pothula received Best Child Artist. This diverse recognition highlights the industry’s strength in both mainstream and niche storytelling. The awards celebrate technical brilliance and narrative excellence, proving Telugu cinema’s growing influence on the national stage.
This sweep reinforces Telugu cinema’s commitment to quality filmmaking. From massive blockbusters to heartfelt children’s films, the industry’s wins at the 72nd National Film Awards show its ability to captivate audiences and critics alike. It’s a proud moment that inspires future storytelling.
Prashanth is the editor of PakkaFilmy. He covers Telangana and Andhra Pradesh politics, Telugu and Indian cinema, sports, technology and useful public-interest news in clear, simple English. Every story is checked against available official information before publishing, as set out in our Editorial Policy. Follow PakkaFilmy on X: https://x.com/pakkafilmy007 | Telegram: https://t.me/pakkafilmytelugu | Instagram: https://instagram.com/pakkafilmy_
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