‘Tanhaji’ won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Costume Design awards too. Congratulating Ajay Devgn for the win, Sidharth Malhotra wrote, “congratulations on your 3rd National Award, Ajay Devgn sir. Cheers to more powerful performances”. Interestingly, Ajay Devgn and Sidharth Malhotra will be seen sharing the frame in ‘Thank God’.
Ajay Devgn shared the Best Actor award with Suriya, who won the same for his performance in Tamil film ‘Soorarai Pottru’. Speaking about the huge win, Ajay Devgn said in a statement, “I’m elated to win the Best Actor Award for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior at the 68th National Awards along with Suriya, who won for Soorarai Pottru. I thank everyone, most of all my creative team, the audience and my fans. I also express my gratitude to my parents and the Almighty for their blessings. Congratulations to all the other winners.” Kajol, who essayed Ajay’s onscreen wife in ‘Tanhaji’, had penned, “Team Tanhaji wins 3 national awards. So happy and proud ! Best Actor @ajaydevgn Best Popular film providing Wholesome Entertainment @omraut Best Costume @nachiketbarve #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior”.
