Rashmika Mandanna says it's 'party time' as Allu Arjun wins Best Actor National Award

Allu Arjun bagged the 69th National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film Pushpa: The Rise. With this, the actor became the first Telugu star to win a National Film Award in the Best Actor category. On this special occasion, Rashmika Mandanna aka Srivalli extended her heartfelt congratulations to her Pushpa co-star to mark the remarkable moment.

2 things you need to know

• Allu Arjun scripted history by becoming the first Tollywood star to win Best Actor National Award.
• Pushpa: The Rise is helmed by filmmaker Sukumar.

Rashmika Mandanna congratulates Allu Arjun 

Rashmika Mandanna was elated at Allu Arjun's big win at the National Film Awards on Thursday. The actress re-shared a video of the Pushpa actor breaking into tears of joy amid a room filled with cheer and thunderous claps and extended her heartfelt congratulations. She wrote on her social media handle, "Pushpa Rajjjjjjj..  asal #ThaggedheLe.. congratulationsssssss @alluarjun.. party timeeeeee.."

(Rashmika Mandanna congratulates her co-star Allu Arjun after he wins a National Film Award | Image: Rashmika Mandanna/X)

Allu Arjun's reaction to his National Award win

Allu Arjun's first reaction after the announcement of his big win was captured in a video that went viral on social media. The video featured an emotional Allu Arjun rejoicing as his family and friends stood beside him. He was also seen hugging his father, producer Allu Aravind, and director Sukumar amid loud cheers. The actor’s wife Sneha also celebrated the big win.

Maverick director @aryasukku and our producers #NaveenYerneni garu and #RaviShankar garu shower their happiness and love on Icon Star @alluarjun for becoming THE FIRST ACTOR FROM TFI to win the BEST ACTOR at the National Awards ❤️#Pushpa ❤️‍🔥#ThaggedheLe pic.twitter.com/RvxX7NbKnM

— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) August 24, 2023

Pushpa: The Rise wins several accolades

Allu Arjun's Pushpa has emerged victorious at the 69th National Film Awards. While Allu Arjun won the Best Actor award for his role as Pushpa Raj in the film, composer Devi Sri Prasad bagged the Best Music Director (Songs) award for his contributions to the film.