Director Chandoo Mondeti is overjoyed as his film Karthikeya 2 wins National Award for Best Telugu Film at the 70th National Film Awards. This recognition as Karthikeya 2 wins National Award marks a major milestone for Mondeti and the entire team. Chandoo Mondeti was taken by surprise when he found out about the award. The news of Karthikeya 2 wins National Award reached him unexpectedly when a friend called to congratulate him. Mondeti said, “I had no idea the National Awards were being announced that day. I was at home doing Lakshmi Puja.” This unexpected recognition made the day even more special for him.
Describing the film as close to his heart Mondeti expressed his happiness. He said “Karthikeya 2 is a very special film for all of us. It’s a truly joyous day.” The director said how much the award means to everyone involved in the project. The celebrations have already started for the team who are thrilled by this achievement.
Nikhil Siddhartha’s Reaction
Nikhil Siddhartha who played the lead role in Karthikeya 2 also shared his excitement. Posting a video message on X he expressed his gratitude for the award. In his message he said “Sharing the great news of our film Karthikeya 2 winning a National Award. Congrats to our entire team.” His words reflect his pride in being part of a project that has now received such prestigious recognition.
Sharing the happy news of our film #Karthikeya2 Winning a National Award. Congratulations to our entire Cast and Crew @AbhishekOfficl @vishwaprasadtg @chandoomondeti @anupamahere @AnupamPKher @vivekkuchibotla @kaalabhairava7 #KarthikGhattamaneni @harshachemudu @YSRactor …… pic.twitter.com/qemKC2EVCB
— Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil) August 16, 2024
The news that Karthikeya 2 wins National Award is a massive achievement. The award not only tells of the film’s success but also shows the hard work of the entire team. This victory is a proud moment for the Telugu film industry proving that good storytelling and dedication lead to great rewards.
Industry Reactions and Support
The news of Karthikeya 2 winning a National Award has caused excitement across the industry. Actor Jr NTR quickly congratulated the team saying “Kudos to Chandoo Mondeti, Nikhil and the whole team for this achievement.” The recognition is seen as well-deserved with the entire film fraternity acknowledging the accomplishment.
Congratulations to Chandoo Mondeti, @actor_Nikhil, and the entire team of Karthikeya2 on winning the National Award for the Best Telugu Film.
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) August 16, 2024
Also, my heartfelt congratulations to all the National Award winners across the nation for their well-deserved recognition.
Chandoo Mondeti who made his directorial debut with the original Karthikeya a decade ago is now working on his next film. With the success of Karthikeya 2 winning a National Award the expectation for his future projects is even higher. Nikhil Siddhartha thanked the audience crediting them for the film’s success across multiple languages.
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