Allu Arjun created history as he won the National Award for Best Actor for his blockbuster ‘Pushpa: The Rise.’ Soon after the announcement, a video of the actor celebrating the moment with team ‘Pushpa’ surfaced online. The video shows an emotionally charged Allu sharing a long and warm hug with director Sukumar.
The rest of the film team was seen cheering and celebrating for the actor. ‘Pushpa’ is the first movie in the franchise, directed by Sukumar. Released on December 17, 2021, the film starred Allu Arjun as Pushparaj, aka Pushpa, a truck driver who smuggles red sandalwood for a living. Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead, Srivalli, while Fahadh Faasil is introduced as the main antagonist.
The official Twitter or X handle of the movie celebrated the milestone, “After ruling the box office, it is PUSHPA RAJ'S RULE at the #NationalAwards Icon Star @alluarjun BECOMES THE FIRST ACTOR FROM TFI to win the BEST ACTOR at the National Awards #AlluArjun Wins the Best Actor at the 69th National Awards for #Pushpa.”
Meanwhile, Jr NTR tweeted for Allu Arjun, “Congratulations @alluarjun bava. You deserve all the success and awards you get for #Pushpa.” Replying to him, the actor commented, “Thank you so much for your genuine wishes bava. Touched. Humbled.”
Chiranjeevi Konidela wrote on the micro-blogging site, “Heartiest Congratulations to All The Award Winners of 69th National Film Awards 2021 !!! Also Proud Moment for Telugu Cinema. Heartiest Congratulations to especially my dearest Bunny @AlluArjun for the coveted National Best Actor Award !!!!! Absolutely Proud of you!!! 6 National Awards for #RRR @mmkeeravaani garu #PremRakshith @kaalabhairava7 #SrinivasMohan #KingSoloman @DVVEntertainment #DVVDanaiah And most of all the Visionary SS Rajamouli @ssr for Leading the Way!!!! 2 National Awards for #Pushpa @alluarjun @ThisIsDSP 1 National Award for #Kondapolam @boselyricist & Regional Best Film for #Uppena #BuchhibabuSana @VaishnavTejoffi #Kritishetty @MythriMovieMakers Best Film Critic #Purushottamacharyulu And Each and Every Award Winner.”