Nithya Menen recently bagged the prestigious National Award for her stellar performance in Dhanush’s ‘Thiruchitrambalam’. The talented actress received the award from the President of India yesterday, celebrating her exceptional portrayal in the hit film. In a heartfelt interview following the ceremony, Nithya confirmed that she will soon be reuniting with Dhanush for another exciting project.
Directed by Mithran Jawahar, ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ is a light rom-com featuring Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj, and Priya Bhavani Shankar. Released in 2022, the film turned out to be a massive success, crossing the ₹100 crore mark at the box office and earning widespread acclaim.
On receiving the National Award for Best Actress, Nithya expressed her gratitude: “The secret to winning this award was understanding the character deeply and delivering a natural performance. This is my first National Award, and I’m overjoyed. It’s official recognition for all my work so far, and I believe awards like these are a significant milestone for any artist. I’m dedicating this award to my entire ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ team.”
What has fans even more excited is her announcement that Nithya will be reuniting with Dhanush in the upcoming film ‘Idly Kadai’. She will be the female lead opposite Dhanush in his fourth directorial ‘Idly Kadai’, which also stars Arun Vijay. This has sparked great anticipation for their next on-screen pairing!
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— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) October 8, 2024