The 71st National Film Awards were announced earlier today in New Delhi. GV Prakash has won an award in the Best Music Direction category for his songs in Vaathi, starring Dhanush and Samyuktha in the lead roles. On the other hand, Harshavardhan Rameshwar has won the award for Best Music Director (Background Music) for his work in Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Anil Kapoor. This is GV Prakash's second National Award; interestingly, he won his first for the background score of Soorarai Pottru, starring Suriya and Aparna Balamurali.
Responding to the achievement through X, GV Prakash wrote that he is "truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful" to win the award. He extended his gratitude to the jury and selection committee and the whole Vaathi team. GV Prakash reserved special gratitude to Dhanush, as he selected the composer for the film. "Our continuous collaboration—from Polladhavan to Asuran, Vaathi and Idly Kadai—has been creatively fulfilling and rewarding for both of us," wrote GV Prakash.
The composer also thanked filmmaker Venky Atluri for the trust he showed on him and inspiring him to deliver his best output. "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," the composer shared. He went on to thank the film's producers Naga Vamsi and Trivikram, for "believing in" him and providing him with a chance to work on the film. "I am immensely grateful to my family, my incredible team of musicians, lyricists, technicians, my dear friends, and all my fans who have supported and believed in me," GV Prakash concluded.