Asuran Dhanush on Tuesday took to his Twitter page to express his happiness over winning his second National Award in the Best Actor category. “I woke up to this amaziing news of being honoured with the Prestigious national award for ASURAN. To win one best actor award is a dream, to win Two is nothing short of a blessing. I never imagined I would come this far,” wrote Dhanush in his statement.
Asuran Dhanush Bags 2nd National Film Award
Dhanush is camping in the United States with his family as he is shooting for his upcoming film The Gray Man, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo of Avengers fame. The 67th National Awards were announced on Monday evening in New Delhi.
“Vetri, never thought when I met you at Balu Mahendra sir’s office that you would become a friend, companion and a brother. I am so proud of the four films we have worked together and the two films we have produced together. I am very glad you chose to believe in me so much and I chose to believe in you. Now can’t wait to hear what you have written for me next. A big hug (sic),” he added.
OM NAMASHIVAAYA 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/XXFo8BDRIO
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) March 23, 2021
Dhanush thanked his parents and his brother Selvaraghavan, who he considers as his first acting “guru.” And he thanked director Vetrimaaran for casting him as Sivasami in Asuran, as he briefly reflected on how their partnership has evolved over the years.