The 71st National Film Awards ceremony was held in New Delhi with great grandeur. Among the proud winners was the Telugu film Baby, which brought home two prestigious honours. Director Sai Rajesh received the award for Best Screenplay, while singer PVNS Rohit was honoured as Best Male Playback Singer. Both collected their awards from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
Sai Rajesh was recognised for beautifully shaping a heartfelt love story through his screenplay. Meanwhile, PVNS Rohit’s soulful rendition of the song Premisthunna earned him nationwide appreciation and the coveted national award. These two honours not only celebrated individual talent but also lifted the reputation of the Telugu film industry at the national level.
Baby, produced by SKN under the Mass Movie Makers banner, stars Anand Deverakonda, Viraj Ashwin, and Vaishnavi Chaitanya in the lead roles. The film became a cult blockbuster, striking a deep chord with audiences, especially the younger generation. Its emotional narrative and powerful music helped it cross the ₹100 crore mark at the box office, making it one of the biggest hits in recent times.
The success of Baby has gone beyond Telugu cinema. With its touching story and universal themes, the film is now being remade in Hindi, aiming to reach an even wider audience across India.
Winning two national awards is a proud moment for the entire Baby team. For Telugu cinema, it marks another step towards wider recognition in Indian cinema. Director Sai Rajesh and singer PVNS Rohit’s achievements are being celebrated not just by fans but also by the industry, as examples of young talent taking Telugu storytelling and music to new heights.
With this recognition, Baby continues to be remembered not only as a box office success but also as a film that showcased the creative strength of Telugu cinema on a national stage.
