The 69th National Film Awards were announced on August 24, 2023 and films like Suriya's Jai Bhim, Dhanush's Karnan and Arya's Sarpatta Parambarai were snubbed. These films were all critically acclaimed and praised for their powerful messages and performances. However, they were not recognised by the National Film Awards jury. This has led to disappointment and anger among fans and stars. Many people have taken to social media to express their dismay, calling the snub a joke and disgrace. Nani Shares His Disappointment Over Suriya's Jai Bhim Getting Snubbed at National Film Awards 2023 (View Post).
To note, not only the above mentioned movies but Malayalam films like Joju George's Nayattu and Tovino Thomas's Minnal Murali were also ignored at the prestigious event. Owing to the same, several celebs and fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and have strongly reacted to impactful films being sidelined at NFA 2023. Check a few reactions below. 69th National Film Awards 2023 Winners: Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon Take Home Best Actors Honours; Rocketry The Nambi Effect and Sardar Udham Win Big - Check Out Full List!
'Distressing'
Films like Jai Bhim, Karnan, and Sarpatta Parambarai are made with a noble purpose. These films not even being considered at the National Film Awards is deeply distressing.
— Chaitanya. (@illusionistChay) August 24, 2023
'Jain Bhim Is For Awards'
Movies like Pushpa are for entertainment
Movies likes Jai Bhim are for awards.
But Pushpa got a national award, while Jai Bhim couldnt even make the nominations. #NationalFilmAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/cESGSAY4AB
— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) August 24, 2023
Cinematographer PC Sreeram Pens:
We in the film ferernity are united in our happiness for this year's #NationalAwards
Did they leave out " jaibeem"due to any particular reason or is it the voice if INDIA which has them given jitters .
— pcsreeramISC (@pcsreeram) August 25, 2023
Nani Over Jai Bhim's Snub at NFA:
Actor Nani Instagram story about Jai bhim 💙 movie #NationalFilmAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/ifAovxkfaB
— #Leo (@22Samith) August 25, 2023
'Joke'
Sarpatta Parambarai, Jai Bhim and Karnan were the three best Indian movies of 2021, yet they were overlooked during the national awards.
While the propaganda movie ‘Kashmir Files’ won the award for the best film on national integration.
The Joke is on the country. pic.twitter.com/fvUNKJImZU
— Advaid അദ്വൈത് (@Advaidism) August 25, 2023
'Suriya Bes Actor'
This scene alone should have been enough for Suriya to win the Best actor award and for #JaiBhim to win national integration award. pic.twitter.com/TonVZUxbPV
— Sanket D. Patil (@sankulyaa) August 24, 2023
For the unaware, National Film Awards 2023 saw Hindi film Sardar Udham winning the Best Picture trophy, Telugu film RRR scored wins in six categories, Kadaisi Vivasayi bagged the Best Tamil Film honour whereas Home was crowned the Best Malayalam film at the 69th National Film Awards.
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