NBK's Bhagavanth Kesari and HanuMan wins National awards

God of Masses Nandamuri Balakrishna, has always been open to be part of different films and he did Bhagavanth Kesari, in the direction of blockbuster director Anil Ravipudi, with effective social message. As it delivered the message in an impeccable fashion, it won Best Telugu Film National Award in 71st National Awards.

Nandamuri Balakrishna's impeccable performance infused life into Anil Ravipudi's absolute best in writing and direction for this film to receive such an honor. Even Ashutosh Gowariker, Chairman of Central Committee National Awards 2025, praised its important social message for women empowerment.

Making it a double whammy for Telugu Cinema, Super Hero Teja Sajja's HanuMan won National Awards for Best Action Direction and Best film in Animation category. Nandu and Prudhvi won over the jury with their inventive stunt choreography bring to life incredible vision of director Prashant Varma, to big screens. The director delivered big action superhero movie in limited budget with great command over his craft.

It is interesting to note both the films have also won Gaddar Award as second best and third best feature film of the year, recently from Telangana Government.