Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Telugu Cinema Celebrates Major Wins at 72nd National Film Awards
Several Telugu films and filmmakers received important National Film Awards.
The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu in Gujarat.
Kalki 2898 AD won an award for entertaining audiences.
Its production designer, Nitin Zihani, also received an award.
Sukumar won Best Screenplay for Pushpa: The Rise.
Committee Kurrollu was named Best Telugu Film.
Venky Atluri won Best Screenplay for Lucky Baskhar.
Producer Raj Kandukuri said these honours were a proud moment and could encourage more filmmakers.
Kalki 2898 AD won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 72nd National Film Awards.
Nitin Zihani received Best Production Design for Kalki 2898 AD.
Sukumar won Best Screenplay for Pushpa: The Rise.
Committee Kurrollu was named Best Telugu Film, while Venky Atluri won Best Screenplay for Lucky Baskhar.
Raj Kandukuri said the recognition could inspire filmmakers and argued that commercial cinema also deserves national awards.
- Who
- Telugu filmmakers and technicians, including Nag Ashwin, Sukumar, Nitin Zihani, Niharika Konidela and Venky Atluri, received honours; President Droupadi Murmu presented them.
- What
- Several Telugu cinema productions and creators won awards at the 72nd National Film Awards.
- When
- The ceremony was held on Tuesday evening.
- Where
- The ceremony took place in Gujarat.
- Why
- The awards recognised achievements in films including Kalki 2898 AD, Pushpa: The Rise, Committee Kurrollu and Lucky Baskar.
- Event
- 72nd National Film Awards ceremony
- Presenter
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Best Popular Film
- Kalki 2898 AD
- Best Production Design
- Nitin Zihani for Kalki 2898 AD
- Best Screenplay
- Sukumar for Pushpa: The Rise and Venky Atluri for Lucky Baskar
- Best Telugu Film
- Committee Kurrollu
- Industry response
- Raj Kandukuri called the recognition a proud moment for Telugu cinema