A.R. Rahman Congratulates Nephew G.V. Prakash on Winning Second National Award

Music composer G.V. Prakash Kumar has received his second National Film Award, and congratulations are pouring in from across the film industry. Among those who shared their joy was A.R. Rahman, the Oscar-winning composer and uncle of G.V. Prakash. Well-known filmmaker Sudha Kongara also extended her warm wishes.

Another National Honour for ‘Vaathi’

G.V. Prakash won the Best Music Direction (Songs) award for the bilingual film ‘Vaathi’ (also made in Telugu). After hearing the news on Wednesday, Prakash shared his feelings on social media platform X, calling the award “a blessing for the second time”.

Notably, G.V. Prakash had earlier won his first National Award for his music in ‘Soorarai Pottru’, which was directed by Sudha Kongara.

Uncle and Mentor A.R. Rahman Shares His Wishes

Responding to Prakash’s post, A.R. Rahman wrote,

“Wishing you many more… Congratulations.”

G.V. Prakash replied, “Thanks a lot sir.”

Interestingly, despite being his nephew, G.V. Prakash has always respectfully addressed Rahman as “sir,” since he had worked under him early in his music career.

Director Sudha Kongara Also Celebrates His Win

Director Sudha Kongara took to Instagram to share a happy picture with G.V. Prakash. She wrote,

“Looooooong due my bestie buddy brother @gvprakash. So, so awesome. Congratulations. And here’s to many many more! And my fav fav fav song of yours too!!!!”

Grateful Message from G.V. Prakash

In a heartfelt statement, G.V. Prakash said,

“It’s truly a blessing to win this award for the second time. I am deeply thankful to the National Awards jury and the entire Vaathi team who made this musical journey so special.”

He gave a special mention to actor Dhanush, who played the lead in Vaathi, saying,

“Thank you to my brother Dhanush for choosing me for this film. From Polladhavan to Asuran and Vaathi, our partnership has always been meaningful and full of creative energy.”

Appreciation for the Director and Producers

He also thanked director Venky Atluri, saying,

“Your belief in me inspired my best work.”

Looking ahead, G.V. Prakash spoke about their ongoing partnership:

“From Vaathi to Lucky Bhaskar and many more to come — thank you for continuing this journey with me.”

He also expressed gratitude to producers Nagavamsi and Trivikram for trusting him with the project.

Thanking the Team and Fans

G.V. Prakash ended his message by thanking everyone who supported him:

“I am truly grateful to my family, my team of musicians, lyricists, technicians, my friends, and all the fans who have stood by me. This award belongs to all of you.”

Jan Jagran Darpan’s View

G.V. Prakash’s journey from being a young talent working under A.R. Rahman to becoming a two-time National Award-winning composer is a story of hard work, talent, and humility. His consistent excellence, meaningful collaborations with actors like Dhanush, and dedication to his craft continue to inspire budding artists across the country.

We, at Jan Jagran Darpan, applaud his achievement and look forward to more musical gems from him in the future.