National Film Awards 2022: Dhanush, Akshay Kumar & others ecstatic as Suriya wins big

Much-loved actor Suriya became talk of town after he was anunced  Best Actor at  National Film Awards 2022 for film Soorarai Pottru.  Tamil star shared title with Ajay Devgn for Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior and was hailed for his achievement. This marks his first National Award and several fans and actors from film industry took to social media to congratulate him on his victory.

Celebrities congratulate Suriya on winning big at National Film Awards 2022

Fellow Kollywood actor Dhanush took to his Twitter account moments after  National Film Awards 2022 winners were anunced and extended his best congratulaions to Suriya. He also sent his best wishes to all winners and GV Prakash Kumar, who won an award for Best Music Direction for Suriya-starrer Soorarai Pottru. He expressed that he felt 'super proud' and called it a 'big day for Tamil cinema'.

Akshay Kumar, who will be part of Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru, took to his Twitter account and felt 'humbled' to be part of project. He congratulated Suriya and film's director Sudha Kongara, as film bagged award for Best Feature Film. He wrote, "Over moon to see #SooraraiPottru win top hours at National Awards. Heartfelt congratulations my bror @Suriya_offl, #AparrnaBalamurali and my director #SudhaKongara. Humbled to be working in Hindi adaptation of such an iconic film "

R Madhavan was also one of actors from industry to congratulate Suriya on his achievement. He exclaimed that his 'heart swells with pride' as he congratulated Ghajini star. Director Pandiraj, kwn for working with Suriya in films including Etharkkum Thunindhavan, and more also heaped praises on actor as he won his first National Film Award. He called actor 'deserving' of hour and mentioned it was a great birthday gift to him, as Suriya celebrates his birthday on July 23.

Keerthy Suresh also took to Twitter and congratulated  Soorarai Pottru team for bagging a whopping five awards on Friday. She mentioned that Suriya deserves every bit of appreciation that he is receiving and wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to Team #SooraraiPottru for sweeping 5 awards at 68th National Film Awards! You deserve every bit of this and many more, Maara @Suriya_offl sir".