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Time of India
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Vaathi' wins big: A.R. Rahman congratulates nephew G.V. Prakash on second National Award win
G.V. Prakash has once again solidified his position in the music world, drawing widespread acclaim from the film industry following the recent National Award announcements. Luminaries like A.R. Rahman and Sudha Kongara were among those who lauded his hard work and talent. Here's a look at their reactions and G.V. Prakash's own heartfelt response to his latest achievement. Here's a closer look at how A.R. Rahman lauded G.V. Prakash on his win A.R. Rahman congratulates nephew G.V Prakash on his second National Award win Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman congratulated his nephew and music director G.V. Prakash for winning his second National Award. Prakash received the award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil-Telugu bilingual film 'Vaathi'. Soon after the winners of the 71st National Film Awards were announced, G.V. Prakash shared his happiness on social media, calling it "a blessing for the second time". Rahman, who is also Prakash's uncle and former mentor, replied to his post on X (formerly Twitter), saying, 'Wishing you many more… Congratulations.' Prakash, in return, thanked him and called him 'sir' as a mark of respect, which he continues to use despite being related, since he once worked under Rahman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Historic Figures Who Were Actually Photographed Gloriousa Undo Director Sudha Kongara, who gave Prakash his first National Award opportunity in 'Soorarai Pottru', also congratulated him. She posted a picture with him on Instagram and wrote, 'Looooooong due my bestie buddy brother. So so awesome. Congratulations! And my fav fav fav song of yours too!!!' G.V. Prakash expresses deep gratitude In his official statement, G.V. Prakash expressed deep gratitude and called the award 'a blessing for the second time.' He thanked the jury and the team of 'Vaathi', and gave a special mention to actor Dhanush , who starred in the film. "Special thanks to my brother Dhanush, who chose me for this film. Our continuous collaboration-from Polladhavan to Asuran, Vaathi, and Idly Kadai-has been creatively fulfilling and rewarding for both of us. A big thank you to my director Venky Atluri, who inspired me to give my best and trusted me with the music for this film." he said. He also thanked director Venky Atluri, calling him a constant source of support and motivation. "From Vaathi to Lucky Bhaskar, and now onto our next project- thank you, Venky, for the consistent trust and for bringing blockbuster moments into our journey. Thanks to our producers, Nagavamsi and Trivikram, for believing in me and giving me this opportunity' he said. He ended his note by thanking his family, team of musicians, lyricists, technicians, friends, producers, and fans who stood by him and believed in his music.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
GV Prakash on winning Best Music Director National Award for 'Vaathi'; Thanks Dhanush for opportunity
The National Film Awards are presented annually by the Government of India to honor outstanding films and artists. However, the awards ceremony was postponed for a few years after 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In that backdrop, the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 have now been announced. In this, music composer G.V. Prakash has won the Best Music Director (Songs) award for the Tamil film 'Vaathi'. Here's a closer look at how G.V. Prakash expressed his win G.V. Prakash expresses joy, credits Dhanush Sharing his feelings in a video after receiving the award, G.V. Prakash said, 'It is a great joy to receive this award. I thank the team, especially the team of Vaathi, for choosing me. Dhanush sir, he was the one who recommended me for this film. This is my second National Award. Before this, I got it for background music for the film 'Soorarai Pottru'. Now the songs are available. It's a very emotional moment. My heartfelt thanks to everyone," he shared with happiness and pride. 'Vaathi' becomes a significant film for Dhanush and GV Prakash The film Vaathi marks actor Dhanush's direct debut in the Telugu language. It is made in both Tamil and Telugu. It was released in Telugu under the title 'SIR' and received a great response. Although it received mixed reviews in Tamil, the film was well-received among Telugu audiences. The film was directed by Venky Atluri and starred Samyuktha in the lead role. The emotional drama was made with social themes that addressed the commercialization of education and the problems faced by students. In this situation, G.V. Prakash, who won a National Award for his musical talent, has achieved even greater heights in the Tamil film industry.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
GV Prakash's long-delayed film 'Adangathey' finally locks a release date; 8 year old film aims THIS festival weekend
After various problems and delays, G.V. Prakash's 'Adangathey' is finally ready for release. The film, which has been waiting for its release for the last 8 years, has now been officially announced to be released on August 27th for the occasion of Vinayagar Chaturthi. With this, the fans who had been waiting for a long time are happy. With the film 'Adangathey' now set to release after overcoming many hurdles, the film's team has announced that promotional work for the film will begin soon. — shan_dir (@shan_dir) 'Adangathey' overcame censor board challenges 'Adangathey' faced several problems with the censor board. In particular, it was reported that some scenes needed to be deleted, and after the film crew edited them, it was given a U/A certificate. The film is directed by Shanmugam Muthuswamy and stars G.V. Prakash, Surbhi Chandra, Sarathkumar, Mandira Bedi, and Yogi Babu in important roles. Change in production house for a smoother release Although the film was originally produced by a notable production house, 'Adangathey' has now undergone a change in production house to sort out its issues. The film crew is eagerly awaiting the release of 'Adangathey', which started as a short film and is now a major release after 8 years. With the long-standing problems over, the film is now nearing its theatrical release, while a new trailer is anticipated to be unveiled soon to rebuild the buzz. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Comfortably: 60m2 prefabricated bungalow for the elderly in Serpong Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo GV Prakash eyes double release with 'Blackmail' and 'Adangathey' GV Prakash Kumar will be next seen on big screens in 'Blackmail', which is slated to release on August 1, and the composer-turned-actor is positioned to have two releases in a month. GV Prakash is anticipated to make a strong box office comeback with back-to-back releases of two different genre films.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Idly Kadai' first single released on Dhanush's birthday; GV Prakash's musical strikes a chord
The ever-winning duo of Dhanush and G.V. Prakash has reunited for the upcoming film 'Idly Kadai'. The makers have unveiled the first single track titled 'Enna Sugam' from the film. Dhanush, who made his directorial debut with 'Pa Paandi', later directed and acted in his 50th film, 'Raayan'. After that, he directed the film 'Nilavukku En Mel Enadi Kobam' featuring his sister's son Pavish in the lead role. He is currently directing and starring in his 52nd film, 'Idly Kadai', and the film is scheduled to release on October 1. Released as a birthday surprise Meanwhile, the first song from the film, 'Enna Sugam', has been released as a treat to fans on the occasion of Dhanush's birthday. It has been written by Dhanush and sung by him along with singer Swetha Mohan. This melodious song is receiving a good response from the fans. The song, composed by GV Prakash Kumar, which is 3 minutes and 48 seconds long, has been released as a lyrical video. It also includes some BTS from the film, and fans got excited with it. Set in a rural backdrop Reported to be a rural drama, the shooting of the film took place in and around Theni. The expectations are high as Dhanush will be pairing up with Nithya Menon again after 'Thiruchitrambalam'. It stars Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Arun Vijay, and Shalini Pandey in important roles. 'Idly Kadai' was initially announced to be released on April 10th, but the release date of the film was pushed back due to various reasons. Now, with the success of the song, the expectations for the film have increased further, and the makers are sure to release the film on the latest announced date.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
G.V. Prakash's salary sacrifice for 'Blackmail': Producer Amalraj praises actor's generosity before release in August
Directed by M. Maran, the film 'Blackmail,' starring G.V. Prakash Kumar, Teju Ashwini, Bindu Madhavi, and many others, is set to release in theaters on August 1st. The film stars Srikanth, Ramesh Thilak, and many others in important roles. The audio launch of the film, which has music composed by Sam CS, was held in Chennai. Directors R.V. Udayakumar, Vasanthabalan, Adhik Ravichandran, and others also participated in the ceremony. The producer says G.V. Prakash took half salary to support the film Speaking at the event, producer Amalraj said, "When there were only 8 days left to complete the shooting, we were hampered due to financial crisis. At that time, G.V. Prakash sir, without any hesitation, took half the salary and helped us a lot. It is very rare for actors to show immediate cooperation at a time like this," he said, expressing his gratitude. GV Prakash also did dubbing and promotions without expectations Amalraj added, "When asked if you would give in, I could bring the film to its release," he said without thinking, "If it helps you, I'm ready for that. He has done dubbing, and now he is with us for promotions. I will be forever grateful to him," he said. This conversation is currently going viral on social media. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How to Trade ETH/USD Without Holding Ether IC Markets Learn More Undo G.V.'s gesture adds buzz as Blackmail nears release Directed by M. Maran, who directed thrillers like 'Iravukku Aayiram Kangal' and 'Kannai Nambathe,' 'Blackmail' is currently attracting the attention of fans. The trailer of the film was unveiled by Dhanush on the actor's social media page recently, and it gained wider attention. It is also noteworthy that G.V. Prakash has created an emotional bond with the film itself through his professional discipline and humble demeanor. The actor-composer also assured that 'Blackmail' will be a satisfying film for the audience.
