‘Baby' team celebrates film's achievement at National Film Awards
Speaking at the press meet, singer PVNS Rohith expressed his joy, saying, 'Before Baby, my career was uncertain. When I got the opportunity to sing Premistunna, I treated it as a do-or-die moment. Winning the National Award feels surreal.'
Director Sai Rajesh shared, 'Baby lived in my mind for two years. I rewrote every scene multiple times. Winning Best Screenplay is a proud moment. And Rohith's voice made Premistunna a soul-stirring anthem.'
Producer SKN called the achievement a proud moment for Telugu cinema, saying, 'This film has brought not just awards like Filmfare and SIIMA, but now National recognition too. A good film brings honour, not just profits.'
Actor Anand Deverakonda called the win a dream come true: 'Seeing 'National Award Winner' on our poster is overwhelming. Baby truly became a cult hit.'
With post-release impact still strong after two years, the Baby team expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans and the media for supporting their emotional, award-winning journey.
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