A Special Occasion: Allu Arjun Acquires His First National Honor

With his remarkable performance in "Pushpa: The Rise," Allu Arjun made cinematic history as the first Telugu actor to win the National Award for Best Actor. This important anniversary was commemorated in New Delhi at the 69th National Film Awards. President Droupadi Murmu formally awarded the awards, which had been announced in August, during a ceremony that was webcast.

Wearing a sophisticated ivory bandhgala suit, Allu Arjun collected the award in style with his spouse, Allu Sneha Reddy. Allu Arjun played Pushpa Raj in "Pushpa: The Rise," a film about a laborer who becomes the head of a red sandalwood smuggling ring.

Upon the film's premiere in 2021, he received widespread praise for his outstanding portrayal, which included a distinctive gait and hand motions. In 1985, Allu Arjun—also known as "Bunny" in the Telugu cinema industry—started out as a child performer and worked his way up to become a pan-Indian superstar. This honor confirms his status as a major force in Indian film and a deserving winner of this esteemed honour.