Legendary Storyteller Sukumar Secures Best Screenplay Writer for Pushpa 2 at the 72nd National Film Awards!
Widely recognized as one of Indian cinema’s most visionary filmmakers, Sukumar has consistently pushed the boundaries of modern storytelling. Through the historic Pushpa franchise, he created a massive global phenomenon, shattering multiple box office records while setting a towering benchmark for Indian commercial cinema with a gripping narrative and powerhouse execution.
Adding another prestigious milestone to his remarkable journey, Sukumar has now won the Best Screenplay Writer award for Pushpa 2 at the 72nd National Film Awards. His brilliantly crafted screenplay played a pivotal role in making the franchise a cultural phenomenon. Alongside him, Deepali Noor and Sheetal Sharma were honoured with the Best Costume Designer award for Pushpa 2.
Celebrating the double triumph, the makers, Mythri Movie Makers, congratulated the director and the costume design team through heartfelt social media posts.
Wishing director Sukumar, the makers wrote, “When vision meets brilliance, history follows ❤️🔥
Congratulations to @aryasukku Garu on winning the Best Screenplay Writer award for #Pushpa2 at the prestigious 72nd National Film Awards 🏆
A phenomenal achievement and honor for one of Indian cinema’s finest storytellers ❤️
#WildFirePushpa”
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Sharing the post, the makers wrote, “Congratulations to #DeepaliNoor and #SheetalSharma on winning the Best Costume Designer award at the prestigious 72nd National Film Awards for #Pushpa2 ❤️🔥
From the very first look, the costumes became iconic and were the talk of the town. A truly well-deserved honor ✨
#WildFirePushpa”
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Pushpa 2: The Rule created a worldwide frenzy upon its release. Establishing its dominance at the box office, the film collected a massive ₹800 Cr in Hindi alone and around ₹1800 Cr worldwide, becoming the biggest opening film and the biggest Indian film at the time of its release, a record that no film has been able to break since.
With his exceptional storytelling and powerful screenplay, Sukumar turned Pushpa into a nationwide and global phenomenon. His distinctive vision redefined commercial cinema, making the franchise one of Indian cinema’s biggest blockbusters. Following this success, fans are eagerly looking forward to his next directorial, expecting yet another unforgettable cinematic spectacle.
By Keerti Kadam