GV Prakash Wins National Award For Vaathi, Calls It ‘A Blessing For The Second Time'
Music composer and singer GV Prakash has won his second National Film Award, this time for Best Music Director for the film Vaathi. The 71st National Film Awards were announced on Friday and the composer called the honour a 'blessing" and said he was 'deeply grateful".
This win marks a special milestone for Prakash who had earlier bagged a National Award for the background score of Soorarai Pottru, starring Suriya and Aparna Balamurali. In a detailed note shared on social media, the composer expressed his emotions and thanked everyone who was part of his journey with Vaathi.
'A Blessing For The Second Time'
Reacting to the news, Prakash took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, 'A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Director for the film Vaathi."
'My heartfelt thanks to the esteemed jury and selection committee. Thank you to the entire team of #Vaathi for being part of this beautiful journey," he continued.
He also expressed appreciation for actor Dhanush who played the lead in Vaathi, writing 'Special thanks to my brother Dhanush, who chose me for this film. Our continuous collaboration—from Polladhavan to Asuran, Vaathi, and Idly Kadai—has been creatively fulfilling and rewarding for both of us."
A Blessing for the second time ❤️ #vaathi pic.twitter.com/26KjmEIvF6 — G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) August 1, 2025
Gratitude Towards Team
In the same post, Prakash acknowledged the film's director and producers and thanked them for trusting his work.
'A big thank you to my director Venky Atluri, who inspired me to give my best and trusted me with the music for this film. From Vaathi to Lucky Bhaskar, and now onto our next project—thank you, Venky, for the consistent trust and for bringing blockbuster moments into our journey," he wrote.
'Thanks to our producers, Nagavamsi and Trivikram, for believing in me and giving me this opportunity," Prakash added.
He also mentioned his support system, writing, 'I am immensely grateful to my family, my incredible team of musicians, lyricists, technicians, my dear friends, and all my fans who have supported and believed in me. Thank you, Universe."
Story And Cast Of Vaathi
Directed by Venky Atluri and produced by Sithara Entertainments, Vaathi stars National Award-winning actor Dhanush in the lead. The film follows the story of Bala Murugan, a teacher who takes a stand against the privatisation of education in a rural setup during the 1990s. The character aims to uplift underprivileged students while facing resistance from powerful forces within the education system.
Actress Samyuktha Menon plays the female lead. The film also features Sai Kumar, Samuthirakani, Ilavarasu, Tanikella Bharani and Aadukalam Naren in key roles.
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August 02, 2025, 11:31 IST
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