The Government of India announced the 71st National Film Awards on August 1, and Telugu films once again made a strong mark at the national level. Among the winners, young talent Sukrithi Veni Bandreddy won the Best Child Artist award for her role in the film ‘Gandhi Thaatha Chettu’.
Directed by Padmavathi Malladi and presented by Tabitha Sukumar under the banners of Sukumar Writings, Mythri Movie Makers, and Gopi Talkies, this heartwarming film is now getting national-level recognition.
‘Gandhi Thaatha Chettu’ tells an emotional and touching story. It revolves around a granddaughter’s deep love for her grandfather and her efforts to protect a tree that holds sentimental value. The film beautifully highlights the importance of trees and the bond between generations. Sukrithi Veni’s performance as the little girl touched hearts and stood out as a key highlight of the movie.
Winning a National Award for a debut performance is no small feat. Sukrithi Veni, daughter of filmmaker Sukumar, has proven her talent right from her very first film. The Telugu film industry has showered her with praise and congratulations, celebrating her success on a big national stage.
This post was last modified on 1 August 2025 7:50 pm
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