Across India, audiences have become huge fans of several South Indian films and their actors, who have delivered blockbuster entertainers with powerful performances nationwide. After their memorable outings, these actors were honoured with the National Award, one of the biggest accolades in Indian cinema. Let's take a look at the actors, including Mohanlal, Allu Arjun, Rishab Shetty, and others who received this prestigious recognition.
Allu Arjun
After the massive success of 'Pushpa: The Rise', Allu Arjun portrayed the rugged and intelligent Pushpa Raj, creating one of the most popular characters in recent years. His style, dialogue delivery, and screen presence made Pushpa Raj a fan favourite across the country. His performance earned him the National Award for Best Actor, making him the first Telugu actor to receive this honour. Allu Arjun and director Sukumar later made 'Pushpa: The Rule', which went on to smash records, grossing over Rs 1000 crore at the box office. He is now working on his next sci-fi film, 'Raaka', with 'Jawa' fame Atlee.
Mammootty
Malayalam cinema veteran Mammootty, over his illustrious career, has entertained audiences with his remarkable performances. The actor won the National Award for his early 80s and 90s films, including 'Mathilukal', 'Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha', 'Vidheyan', and 'Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar'. Throughout his career, Mammootty has delivered emotional dramas and powerful, character-driven stories, showcasing incredible range as an actor. He was recently seen in the spy action drama film 'Patriot'.
Mohanlal
Another Malayalam legend, Mohanlal is loved for his natural acting and screen presence. Particularly for his performances in films including 'Bharatham' and 'Vanaprastham', the actor received National Awards. In his latest cinematic outing, he shared the screen with Mammootty in the spy action thriller 'Patriot'.
Kamal Haasan
A Kollywood veteran, Kamal Haasan is one of the finest actors Indian cinema has ever seen. Throughout his career, he has played many unforgettable roles and constantly challenged himself as a performer. His National Award-winning performances in 'Moondram Pirai', 'Nayakan', and 'Indian' remain some of the most celebrated acts in Indian cinema. He was last seen in 'Thug Life' and is currently working on multiple projects, two of which include collaborations with Rajinikanth.
Suriya
Tamil star Suriya received a standing ovation from audiences for his heartfelt performance in 'Soorarai Pottru'. He brought determination, struggle, and hope to life on screen in a way that touched millions. His outstanding work in the film earned him the National Award for Best Actor. He made his comeback at the box office with his recent film 'Karuppu'.
Dhanush
Dhanush is known for completely becoming the characters he plays. His performances in 'Aadukalam' and 'Asuran' showcased his exceptional talent and dedication. Both roles earned him National Awards and strengthened his popularity among audiences across India. He was last seen in 'Kara'.
Vikram
Vikram has always been known for his commitment to every role. He often undergoes major physical and emotional transformations for his characters. His unforgettable performance in 'Pithamagan' earned him the National Award for Best Actor and remains one of the most admired performances in Indian cinema.
Rishab Shetty
In Kannada cinema, Rishab Shetty became a sensation across India with 'Kantara'. The film connected with audiences because of its strong emotions, culture, and storytelling. His powerful performance was loved by people everywhere and earned him the National Award for Best Actor.
