Srikanth, starring Rajkummar Rao, was officially crowned Best Hindi Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar near Gujarat’s iconic Statue of Unity on September 22.Managing director of T-Series and Prod…

Srikanth, starring Rajkummar Rao, was officially crowned Best Hindi Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar near Gujarat’s iconic Statue of Unity on September 22.Managing director of T-Series and Producer Bhushan Kumar received the award from President Droupadi Murmu alongside Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.Directed by Tushar Hiranandani and jointly produced by T-Series and Chalk and Cheese Films, Srikanth celebrates the life of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla. View this post on Instagram
The narrative follows Srikanth’s journey as he overcomes socio-economic barriers and physical adversity to study at MIT and found Bollant Industries, creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities.Upon receiving the award, producer Bhushan Kumar expressed gratitude to the National Award jury, the audience, and the creative team.“Receiving this prestigious award from the Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji here at Ekta Nagar is a deeply humbling moment for all of us at T-Series,” Kumar stated. “Srikanth was never just a film for us—it was an effort to bring an extraordinary story of human grit, determination, and optimism to the forefront. This recognition is a testament to the belief our entire team placed in Srikanth Bolla’s inspiring journey.”The honour adds another major feather to T-Series’ cap, showcasing how dedicated the production house is when it comes to balancing story-driven and acclaimed cinema with crowd-pleasing blockbusters.

Source: Deccan Herald