Amaravati/ Delhi: Two Telugu feature films, ‘Jersey’ and ‘Maharshi’, have won the National Award in different categories at the 67th National Film Awards on Monday.
Nani starrer ‘Jersey’ was adjudged Best Telugu feature film while Mahesh Babu starrer ‘Maharshi’ won the award for best popular film providing wholesome entertainment.
Jersey is produced by Sithara Entertainments and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri whereas ‘Maharshi’ has been produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations and directed by Paidipally Vamshidhar Rao.
‘Jersey’, edited by Navin Nooli, also won the award for best editing while ‘Maharshi’ choreographer Raju Sundaram won the award for best choreography.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy congratulated the winners of the 67th National Film Award winners in the Telugu section and extended his best wishes to the filmmakers, cast and crew.
IANS