GV Prakash on winning Best Music Director National Award for 'Vaathi'; Thanks Dhanush for opportunity
In that backdrop, the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 have now been announced. In this, music composer G.V. Prakash has won the Best Music Director (Songs) award for the Tamil film 'Vaathi'.
Here's a closer look at how G.V. Prakash expressed his win
G.V. Prakash expresses joy, credits
Dhanush
Sharing his feelings in a video after receiving the award, G.V. Prakash said, 'It is a great joy to receive this award. I thank the team, especially the team of Vaathi, for choosing me.
Dhanush sir, he was the one who recommended me for this film. This is my second National Award. Before this, I got it for background music for the film 'Soorarai Pottru'. Now the songs are available. It's a very emotional moment. My heartfelt thanks to everyone," he shared with happiness and pride.
'Vaathi' becomes a significant film for Dhanush and
GV Prakash
The film Vaathi marks actor Dhanush's direct debut in the Telugu language. It is made in both Tamil and Telugu. It was released in Telugu under the title 'SIR' and received a great response. Although it received mixed reviews in Tamil, the film was well-received among Telugu audiences. The film was directed by
Venky Atluri
and starred Samyuktha in the lead role. The emotional drama was made with social themes that addressed the commercialization of education and the problems faced by students. In this situation, G.V. Prakash, who won a National Award for his musical talent, has achieved even greater heights in the Tamil film industry.
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