Sreeleela Dedicates Bhagavanth Kesari's National Award To Daughters Who Dream Big
Sreeleela celebrates Bhagavanth Kesari's Best Telugu Film win at the 71st National Film Awards, expressing pride and gratitude on Instagram.
Bhagavanth Kesari, the 2023 action drama featuring South actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, Kajal Aggarwal and Sreeleela in the leads, has won the Best Telugu Film award at the 71st National Film Awards. Now, taking to Instagram, Sreeleela expressed her happiness over her film winning the prestigious title, saying, 'this win is for every daughter who dares to dream big and roar louder!"
Sreeleela On Bhagavanth Kesari Winning National Film Award
Sharing a poster of Bhagavanth Kesari, the actress emphasised the film's tag line 'Banao Beti Ko Sher' (Make the Daughter a Lion). She wrote in the caption, 'This was the film closest to my heart. With your overwhelming love and support, Bhagavanth Kesari has won the Best Film Award at the 71st National Film Awards."
Furthermore, she expressed gratitude to the jury members for this big award. Sreeleela continued, 'We are grateful to the respected jury for recognising our efforts, and we are especially grateful to Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu for his unflinching belief and unending support during this journey. This victory is for all daughters who dare to dream big and roar louder."
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Her statement indicates not only her strong emotional attachment to the film but also her pride in the story it portrays.
How Did Social Media React?
As soon as she dropped the post, the comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and admirers. An Instagram user commented, 'Most memorable character Vijji papa." Another one wrote, 'Soo inspiring and empowering movie." One of them shared, 'Congratulations."
Bhagavanth Kesari: Storyline
Helmed by Anil Ravipudi, Bhagavanth Kesari follows the story of Nelakonda. Bhagavanth Kesari, an ex-cop and ex-prisoner, takes on the responsibility of raising Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' following her father's sudden death. Determined to fulfil his friend's goal, he urges Viji to join the Indian army.
Sreeleela's Work Front
Up next, the actress will be seen in an untitled musical romantic drama film opposite Kartik Aaryan. Helmed by Anurag Basu and backed by T-Series, the film marks the actress's debut in Bollywood. It is scheduled to hit the big screens on the occasion of Diwali 2025 and will face a big box office clash with Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Thama.
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August 02, 2025, 14:01 IST
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