Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ R. Madhavan‘s family and fans are celebrating a moment of pride. The actor’s inaugural directorial venture, titled “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,” has triumphed by clinching the distinguished accolade of Best Feature Film at the esteemed 69th National Film Awards, which were recently unveiled. In an eloquent gesture, Madhavan dedicated this milestone achievement to his mother, who celebrated her birthday on the same day. His gratitude was also extended to his father, and he also took a moment to thank Nambi Narayanan, the former ISRO scientist whose life serves as the film’s narrative foundation.
Demonstrating his emotions visually, Madhavan shared an adorable snapshot alongside his mother on his Instagram stories, accompanied by the heartwarming inscription, “Wish you the happiest birthday, Amma. All yours, Appa’s, and Nambi Sir’s blessings”. The distinguished honor of Best Feature Film at the illustrious 69th National Film Awards has been bestowed upon “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect.” This cinematic opus meticulously traces the tale of eminent ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan’s life, a portrayal masterfully enacted by R. Madhavan, who was entangled in a harrowing ordeal of espionage allegations. Through unwavering determination, he cleared himself of these charges, compelling the authorities to offer compensation for the undue confinement and psychological distress he endured.
In the meantime, to wish her husband, Madhavan’s spouse, Sarita Birje, also expressed her wishes for her husband’s remarkable feat. Her heartwarming wishes reads, “Gods Grace at National Awards. Rocketry: The Nami Effect gets the best feature film awards. Thank you so much, everyone for showering us with your good wishes and blessings. So proud of you Maddy. Thank you so much Nambi Sir for believing in him. Congratulations Vijay Moolan, Anil and the entire Team of Rocketry.”
Noteworthy as Madhavan’s directorial debut, “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect” also garnered prestige for its inclusion in the Cannes Film Festival’s esteemed lineup last year. This cinematic venture additionally boasts cameo appearances by luminaries Shah Rukh Khan in the Hindi version and Suriya in the Tamil rendition, augmenting its already formidable artistic stature. The news was revealed at a press conference in New Delhi. Accordingly, eminent actresses Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon share the laurels of Best Actress for their respective portrayals in “Gangubai Kathiawadi” and “Mimi,” while Allu Arjun bagged the Best Actor title for his performance of the character in “Pushpa: The Rise.”
Further spotlighting the virtuoso performers, Pankaj Tripathi secured the distinction of Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Mimi.” The title of Best Supporting Actress was conferred on the deserving actress Pallavi Joshi, recognized for her remarkable contribution to “The Kashmir Files.” This film, resonating with themes of national integration, garnered the esteemed Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film. Finally, the coveted title of Best Popular Film, commended for offering comprehensive entertainment, was conferred upon the Telugu rendition of the multilingual cinematic creation “RRR.”
