The announcement of the 72nd National Film Awards brought happiness and celebration to many winners Indian cinemabut also disappointment among a section of film lovers. Some films and artists were honored, but fans felt some of the most celebrated performances of the year were snubbed. One of the biggest talking points on social media was the absence of major prizes Prithviraj Sukumaran‘The Goat’s Life’ (‘Aadujeevitham’) and Chiyaan Vikram’s ‘Thangalaan’. Soon after the winners were announced, hashtags for both films started trending as fans voiced their opinions.
Fans wonder why ‘The Goat Life’ and ‘Thangalaan’ were missed
Many users praised the great work of the main actors and expressed their disappointment with the final results. One fan wrote: “National awards don’t look as believable as they used to 👎👎 #Meiyazhagan #TheGoatLife 📈.” Another post read: “How #TheGoatLife didn’t win a single award. On what basis are the #72ndNationalFilmAwards given. Well deserved National Award #PrithvirajSukumaran. He may not get an award, but he himself is an award for the efforts he has put into the film.Another fan described the film as a “masterpiece #TheGoatLife #Aadujeevitham” while calling Prithviraj’s performance “Iconic Performance🔥”.
Chiyaan Vikram’s fans say ‘efforts deserve recognition’
Chiyaan Vikram’s supporters were equally vocal after ‘Thangalaan’ missed out on critical acclaim. A widely shared post read, “Efforts count and deserve recognition 😒😒😒 #ChiyaanVikram #Thangalaan #nationalwards.” Another user commented, “#ChiyaanVikram ignored again! Not his loss, big miss for National Award. #Thangalaan #72ndNationalAwards.” A heartfelt post also went viral, with a fan writing, “#Thangalaan – Chiyaan Vikram gave his all to this film, both physically and mentally. He treated cinema as his life and did unimaginable hard work. I still can’t digest the fact that he wasn’t given a National Award.” The actor’s remarkable physical transformation and unwavering dedication to the role were some of the key reasons why many fans believed he deserved national recognition.
Debate over the awards continues despite the celebration
The National Film Awards are the highest recognition of cinema in India, and each edition gives rise to debates and divergent opinions. The performances of Prithviraj Sukumaran in ‘The Goat Life’ and Chiyaan Vikram in ‘Thangalaan’ dominated the conversation this year, and many felt that their efforts deserved more praise. Another fan summed up the mood, saying, “#ChiyaanVikram’s dedication and hard work for #Thangalaan was unmatched..🙏 He put his heart and soul into the role.. “It’s very disappointing to see him not recognized at the National Awards.🚶♂️ The man is worth more…🤝While the 72nd National Film Awards celebrated some of the greatest hits of Indian cinema, the absence of recognition for Prithviraj Sukumaran’s “The Goat Life” (“Aadujeevitham”) and Chiyaan Vikram’s “Thangalaan” has sparked a wide debate online. Fans continue to praise the actors’ transformative performances and believe their efforts deserve national honors.