72nd National Film Awards: Sukumar, GV Prakash, Venky Atluri receive honours

The 72nd National Film Awards brought together several celebrated names from across Indian cinema as winners stepped forward to receive their honours. Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India, handed over the awards to the winners during the event, which was quite significant for the filmmakers and technicians whose work has made an impact among the movies released in 2024.

From screenplay and music to production design, costumes and stunt choreography, the honours recognised contributions across several areas of filmmaking.

Sukumar, GV Prakash Kumar and Venky Atluri receive National Awards

Among the notable winners was filmmaker Sukumar, who received the National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'Pushpa: The Rule Part 2.' Music composer GV Prakash Kumar was honoured with the award for Best Music Direction for 'Amaran.' Venky Atluri also received the National Award for Best Dialogue Writer for 'Lucky Baskhar.'

The winners accepted their respective honours from President Droupadi Murmu, adding a prestigious moment to their careers and celebrating the creative work behind some of the year's notable films.

Niharika Konidela and other technical winners honoured

The ceremony also recognised films and technicians from different Indian film industries. Niharika Konidela and Yadhu Vamsi received the National Award for Best Telugu Film for 'Committee Kurrollu.' Nitin Zihani Choudhary won Best Production Design for 'Kalki 2898 AD,' while Deepali Noor and Sheetal Sharma received the Best Costume Design award for 'Pushpa: The Rule Part 2.'

Their recognition highlighted the importance of visual design and costume work in creating the worlds seen on screen.

GV Prakash, Anl Arasu, and Ravi Kumar among other winners

Several other technical artists also took home National Awards during the ceremony. Anl Arasu was honoured for Best Action Direction (Stunt Choreography) for 'Maharaja,' while Ravi Kumar won Best Makeup Artist for 'Committee Kurrollu.' The awards also brought recognition to the teams working behind the camera, underlining the range of talent involved in filmmaking.With President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honours, the 72nd National Film Awards became a celebration of performances, storytelling, music and technical craft across Indian cinema.