Vaikom Vijayalakshmi Triumphs at 72nd National Awards

The Malayalam film 'ARM' ('Ajayante Randam Moshanam') has earned a significant honor at the 72nd National Film Awards. Vaikom Vijayalakshmi was presented with the Best Female Playback Singer award for her captivating performance of the song 'Angu Vaana Konilu'. This track was composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas and penned by Manu Manjith. The film's director, Jithin Laal, expressed immense pride and gratitude for the recognition.

This award adds to 'ARM's impressive journey through the awards circuit. The song 'Angu Vaana Konilu' had already garnered attention and praise from audiences prior to the film's release, becoming a trending track. The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated achievements across feature films, non-feature films, and cinema writing, focusing on films certified during the 2024 calendar year.

South Indian cinema notably succeeded across various categories. The Best Malayalam Film award went to 'Feminichi Fathima,' and Dhanush's directorial 'Raayan' secured the Best Tamil Film award. Mammootty also achieved a significant win, sharing the Best Actor award with Kartik Aaryan for their respective roles in 'Bramayugam' and 'Chandu Champion'. Esteemed figures from the film industry, including Mohanlal, Kamal Haasan, and Chiranjeevi, publicly congratulated the winners.