Telugu cinema shines with 7 awards at 72nd National Film Awards
The Telugu film industry achieved significant success at the 72nd National Film Awards, securing seven awards across various categories. Notable winners include 'Kalki 2898 AD' for popular entertainment and 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' for screenplay and costume design.
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National awards serve as a benchmark for cinematic excellence and cultural impact within the Indian film industry.
The 72nd National Film Awards, which recognised films certified by the CBFC between January 1 and December 31, 2024, brought cheers to the Telugu film industry as they bagged seven awards.
Director Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD was adjudged the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The film, which narrates a story inspired by the Mahabharata in a dystopian science fiction setting, travelled between three worlds: Kasi as the last surviving city, Shambala that awaits the birth of Kalki, and a futuristic city called the Complex. Production designer Nitin Zihani Choudhary, who designed the three distinct worlds with attention to detail, bagged the award for Best Production Design. The sequel to this film is under production, starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan.
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