Sukriti Veni Bandreddi Wins National Award For Best Child Artist; Here's All You Need To Know About Her

Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, has won the award for Best Child Artist at the 71st National Film Awards for her debut in Gandhi Tatha Chettu. Her portrayal of a young girl inspired by Gandhian principles got

her immense praise. Curious to know more about her? Read on!

Who Is Sukriti Veni Bandreddi? Conferred Best Child Artist At The 71st National Film Awards

Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, is Pushpa director Sukumar and Thabitha Hamsini's 15-year-old daughter.

Upon the announcement of the honour, director Sukumar shared his emotions, with a long note as a filmmaker and a father witnessing his daughter's big milestone. He wrote, "My dearest daughter... When I heard that you received the National Award for Best Child Artist, I was speechless. I've been fortunate to hold a few awards in my journey, but this one touched a very personal corner of my heart. Watching you in Gandhi Thaatha Chettu...I honestly forgot I was watching my own daughter. You just became that little girl…"

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He further said "You weren't just performing... You were telling a story from deep within. What began as playful work for you on set has now turned into something that so many people are appreciating with warmth and respect. And for me... that's more meaningful than any award or applause. You may still be a child, but today you've shown all of us what dedication and effort can truly do. As your father, I'm incredibly proud. But even beyond that, I admire you for the kindness and honesty you carry within." He also took a moment to appreciate the team behind the film, directed by Padmavathi Malladi: "My heartfelt congratulations to the entire team behind the film; each of you made this possible. This award belongs to all of you too. Thank you, Jury, for this honor." Lastly, he wrote, "And to you, my little one… this is just the beginning. There are many more dreams waiting for you. And I'll always be by your side, watching you grow, cheering for you. And today... Your smile is the award I'll treasure forever."

Sukriti Venu Bandreddi is also close friends with Mahesh Babu's daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni

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Sitara Ghattamaneni and Sukriti Venu Bandreddi were seen together attending Dua Lipa's concert held in Mumbai last December. The duo got a chance to meet the popstar and take happy pictures with their idol. Sitara posted selfies of her, Sukriti and Aadya (the daughter of director Vamshi Paidipally) with Dua. On the work front, Sukumar’s is still enjoying the success of his record-breaking Pushpa franchise. Pushpa: The Rise was the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2021, while Pushpa 2: The Rule went on to become one of the highest-grossing films in Indian film history. He is set to collaborate with actor Ram Charan for an untitled film currently known as RC 17.