The 71st National Awards were announced on Friday (1 August, 2025). After spending 33 years unmatched in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan received his first best actor’s National Award. In such a situation, along with Bollywood, South celebs are also congratulating him. Allu Arjun, from Kamal Haasan to ‘Jawan’ Director Atley have wished Shahrukh Khan.
Allu Arjun, congratulating Shah Rukh Khan and Atley, wrote on the social media account- ‘I congratulate my brother Shah Rukh Khan who won the National Award for’ Jawa ‘. You were entitled to this for a brilliant contribution of 33 years in cinema. Another achievement in your achievements, Sir, my director Atallie also congratulates this magical film heartily.
Heartiest congratulations to @IAMSRK Garu on winning the prestigious national film award for best actor for #JawanA Well-Deserved Honor After 33 Glorious Years in Cinema. An another achievement to your endless list sir 🖤
Also, Heartfelt congratulations to my Director…– Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) August 2, 2025
Kamal Haasan congratulated
South Indian actor Kamal Haasan also congratulated Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey and Rani Mukherjee for winning the National Award. He wrote on X- ‘Congratulations on receiving the National Award for Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan, you have been needed for a long time, the way you have an influence in world cinema.’ At the same time, Kamal Haasan wrote for Rani Mukherjee- ‘You should have been identified at the national level for that a character who was very vivid and delicate.’
Congratulations to @IAMSRK on your national award for jawan, a recognition long overdue for yourtellar impact on world cinema.
12th fail was a masterpiece that moved me deeply. It Dignified Struggle and Inspired Millions. Congratulations Vidhu Vinod Chopra and @Vikrantmassey,
– Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) August 2, 2025
‘Jawan’ director Atuli Emotional
‘Jawan’ director Atley has shared some photos from the film with Shah Rukh Khan. With this, he wrote on Instagram- ‘I am feeling blessed, Shah Rukh Khan sir. I am very happy that you have received the National Award for our film ‘Jawa’. Being a part of your journey seems very emotional and inspiring. Thank you for trusting me and giving this film, sir. This is my first love letter for you, much more to come, sir. Thank you Gauri Khan Mam and Red Chilli Entertainment for giving us this film.
After this, Atley also congratulated the singer Shilpa Rao, who won the National Award for the song ‘Jawan’ technician team and ‘Chaleya’.

