R Madhavan's directorial debut 'Rocketry' bagged the best feature film honour at the 69th National Film Awards.
The actor-director took to social media to express his happiness.
He wrote that getting the National Award has given them the belief that Nambi Narayanan will finally get his due recognition.
Madhavn wrote, 'Today is an overwhelming day for Team Rocketry, and everybody involved with this film. Getting the national award for the Best Feature film has given us the belief that Nambi Narayanan Sir will finally get the recognition he so richly deserves, and that has been our only mission.'
He added, 'The love of the audience around the world and the recognition bestowed upon us today has completely humbled me and I do not take this lightly. This has inspired me to give even more of myself to this wonderful profession I am in, and I hope to entertain all of you, as best as I can in the years to come.'
Concluding his post, the actor wrote, 'My heartfelt and BIG Congratulations to all the other National award winners and contenders who have put an extraordinary effort to get this recognition and come this far. On behalf of Team Rocketry and my family, our deepest gratitude to the Jury, Nambi sir and most IMPORTANTLY the film goers and audiences for the incredible recognition and honor. Jai Hind. #nationalfilmawards2023'
Madhavan also shared that he bagged the award on the occasion of his mother's birthday.
Sharing a selfie with his mother, along with a screenshot of the title card announcing 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' as the best feature film at the National Film Awards, he wrote, 'Wish you the happiest birthday Amma. All yours, Appas, Nambi sir’s blessings.'
Rocketry premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, ahead of its theatrical release in July 2022. The film also featured superstar Shah Rukh Khan in a special appearance. In the Tamil version of the movie, Surya made a cameo apperance.
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