Allu Arjun, SS Rajamouli and MM Keeravaani reach Delhi for National Film Awards ceremony. See photos

Allu Arjun won the Best Actor award for his performance as a red sandalwood smuggler in Pushpa: The Rise.

• By: Entertainment Desk
• Chennai | October 16, 2023 05:24 PM IST

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Allu Arjun at Delhi airport.

The most happening stars of Telugu cinema–Allu Arjun, SS Rajamouli, and MM Keeravaani–have reached Delhi ahead of the 69th National Film Awards ceremony. The list of winners of the prestigious award was announced on August 24, and now, the felicitation ceremony will happen on October 17 in Delhi. Hence, the winners have reached the nation’s capital.

Allu Arjun became the first Telugu star to bag the Best Actor award in the history of National Film Awards. He won the award for his portrayal of a red sandalwood smuggler named Pushpa in the eponymous film. The star was spotted with his wife Sneha Reddy at New Delhi airport. The actor looked slick in an all-black outfit.

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Here are the photos:

Allu Arjun with Sneha at Delhi airport. Allu Arjun at Delhi airport.

Apart from Allu Arjun, SS Rajamouli and MM Keeravaani, who have won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (RRR) and Best Music Director (RRR) award, respectively, also reached Delhi together. A video of the two Telugu icons is making the rounds of social media.

The Telugu film industry came out on top at the 69th National Film Awards with several wins. Other talents to win awards from Telugu industry include composer Devi Sri Prasad (Best Music Director for Pushpa), Prem Rakshith (Best Choreography for RRR), and Srinivas Mohan (Best Special Effects for RRR).