Hyderabad, October 19: Famous pan-Indian actor Allu Arjun has been honored with the prestigious National Award for ‘Best Actor’ for his remarkable performance in the film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. His triumphant return home received a warm welcome from his devoted fans and celebrated his achievement with traditional drums and fireworks.
The actor received the National Award at the 69th National Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on Tuesday, much to the delight of his fans who witnessed the momentous occasion. Upon their return to Hyderabad, the celebrations took on a grand festive atmosphere, with fans pouring their hearts into the celebration.

A viral video circulating on social media captured the unforgettable scene when Allu Arjun stepped out of the sunroof of his car wearing a black kurta and white pajama. He warmly welcomed and shook hands with the enthusiastic crowd while they showered him with flower petals and proudly displayed ‘AA’ flags. Fans also displayed placards of their films and eagerly captured the moments on camera.
Allu Arjun’s National Award win has etched his name in the history of Telugu cinema as the only actor to receive this prestigious award for the Best Actor category. Her portrayal of the iconic character Pushpa Raj received immense affection from fans and audiences across the world. The film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ also had the honor of winning the Best Music Direction award, the credit for which goes to the talented Devi Sri Prasad.
Expressing his gratitude, the actor shared pictures from the awards ceremony on Instagram and said, “Honored to receive the National Award. I would like to thank the jury, the Ministry, and the Government of India for this recognition. It The award is not just a personal milestone, but of all those who have supported and cherished our cinema. Thank you, @aryasukku garu.
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On the professional front, Allu Arjun is currently busy shooting for his much-awaited film ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ which is scheduled to release on August 15, 2024.
The first installment of the series, ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, chronicles the rise of the character Pushpa Raj, portrayed by Allu Arjun, in the illegal red sandalwood smuggling business.
‘Pushpa: The Rule’ is directed by Sukumar and co-stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil. By Mythri Movie Makers the film has been produced. Fans and film lovers are eagerly awaiting the sequel, which promises to present another compelling chapter in the ‘Pushpa’ saga.