Cinema VinesAt the 72nd National Film Awards, the Tamil film Amaran took home three prestigious honors, including Best Director for Rajkumar Periasamy, Best Music Direction for GV Prakash, and Best Editing for R Kalaivannan. The awards, presented in 2024, recognize the film’s powerful portrayal of Indian Army soldiers and their families.
Periasamy expressed heartfelt gratitude on X, noting that the National Award had been a lifelong dream. He thanked the jury, the cast, the crew, and dedicated the award to Major Mukund Varadarajan’s family and all soldiers. He also praised his editor, music composer, and co‑stars Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, who play Major Mukund and Indhu Rebecca Varghese, respectively.
Actress Sai Pallavi reacted with enthusiasm, retweeting Periasamy’s announcement and saying, “My heart is full… I’m celebrating your win as my own.” She highlighted the film’s challenging journey and praised the director’s grit, music, and editing. Fans also suggested she deserved a Best Actress award for her performance.
Amaran, adapted from Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book series *India’s Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes*, tells the story of Major Mukund, who was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra after a counter‑terrorism operation. The film grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide.
Senior Content Producer Santanu Das of the Hindustan Times noted the film’s success and the collective effort that led to its national acclaim.
