Allu Arjun Wins Best Actor at National Film Awards 2025 for 'Pushpa 2

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6/25/20253 min read

Allu Arjun Wins Best Actor at National Film Awards 2025 for 'Pushpa 2'

Stylish Star Allu Arjun has made history yet again, winning the prestigious Best Actor award at the 2025 National Film Awards.

Held today in New Delhi, the National Film Awards ceremony celebrated the finest talents in Indian cinema, and the spotlight was firmly on Allu Arjun. His fierce, gritty, and emotional portrayal of Pushpa Raj in Pushpa 2: The Rule earned him the top honor, making this his second consecutive win at the National level after Pushpa: The Rise.

Pushpa 2: A Cinematic Phenomenon
Released earlier this year, Pushpa 2 broke box office records across the globe, grossing over ₹1000 crore worldwide. Directed by Sukumar and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, the film continued the intense story of red sandalwood smuggling and the rise of Pushpa Raj.

Highlights from the Award Ceremony:

  • Best Actor: Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2)

  • Best Actress: Alia Bhatt (Jigra)

  • Best Film: 12th Fail

  • Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)

Fan Reactions
Social media platforms like Instagram and X have exploded with fan celebrations, hashtags like #Pushpa2, #NationalFilmAwards, and #AlluArjun trending across India. Celebrities such as Mahesh Babu, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Jr NTR also congratulated Arjun on the big win.

A Milestone in Telugu Cinema
Allu Arjun’s victory is seen as a major boost for South Indian cinema's presence on the national stage, further solidifying the Pan-India appeal of Telugu films.

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