Allu Arjun congratulated director Sukumar for his achievement at the 72nd National Film Awards. Both won National Awards for their contributions to the 'Pushpa' franchise. The first part of 'Pushpa' showcased Allu Arjun's character rise in the smuggling trade. The sequel further developed his story and achieved significant box office success. Other notable winners at the awards included Yami Gautam and Kartik Aaryan.