Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Child Actors Earn Praise for Standout Performances Across Indian Films
The article talks about young actors who made strong impressions in Indian movies.
Sai Prithviraj received praise for playing Sabari in Baththa.
In the story, Sabari accidentally locks a feared don in a school restroom.
Other children are praised for bringing important characters to life in films such as Super Deluxe, Hi Nanna, and Irumudi.
Allu Arha made her debut in Shaakuntalam.
Arundev and Sachana Namidass are reported to have received National Film Awards honours.
Ssara Palekar, Kiran, and Ronit Kamra are also named for memorable performances.
The article celebrates the range of roles these young performers have played.
Sai Prithviraj drew attention in Baththa as Sabari, whose accidental locking of a feared don in a school restroom drives a key stretch.
Other featured performers include Ashwanth Ashokkumar in Super Deluxe, Baby Kiara in Hi Nanna, and Baby Nakshatra in Irumudi.
Allu Arha appeared as Prince Bharata in Shaakuntalam, while Arundev was praised for his role in Chinna Katha Kaadu.
The article says Arundev won Best Child Artist and Sachana Namidass received a Best Supporting Actress honour at the National Film Awards.
Ssara Palekar, Kiran, and Ronit Kamra are also highlighted for roles in Don’t Trouble The Trouble, Rao Bahadur, and Jersey.
- Who
- Child actors including Sai Prithviraj, Ashwanth Ashokkumar, Baby Kiara, Baby Nakshatra, Allu Arha, Arundev, Sachana Namidass, Ssara Palekar, Kiran, and Ronit Kamra.
- What
- The article highlights child actors’ praised performances in Indian films and mentions two National Film Awards honours.
- When
- The article gives no publication date; it refers to Baththa as newly released and names the 72nd National Film Awards.
- Where
- The films are Indian productions; no single location for the story is specified.
- Why
- To showcase young performers whose roles attracted attention or acclaim.
Recognition and performances
Recognition and performances
Awards and acclaim
Recognition and performances
The article reports that Arundev won Best Child Artist and Sachana Namidass received a Best Supporting Actress honour at the National Film Awards.
Recognition and performances
No opposing account or qualification of these awards is provided in the article.
Sai Prithviraj’s performance
Recognition and performances
The article says Sai’s performance in Baththa has drawn praise, including Shankar Shanmugham’s statement that Sai deserves a National Award.
Recognition and performances
The article presents no critical or contrary viewpoint about Sai’s performance.
- Featured actor
- Sai Prithviraj plays Sabari in Baththa.
- Baththa director
- Balaji Tharaneetharan.
- Baththa co-star
- Vijay Sethupathi plays the feared 1980s Madras don.
- National Film Awards
- Arundev received Best Child Artist; Sachana Namidass received a Best Supporting Actress honour, according to the article.
- Other featured films
- Super Deluxe, Hi Nanna, Irumudi, Shaakuntalam, Chinna Katha Kaadu, Maharaja, Don’t Trouble The Trouble, Rao Bahadur, and Jersey.
- Recognition for Sai
- Director Shankar Shanmugham publicly said Sai deserves a National Award.