From Controversy to Glory: Sandeep Reddy’s Triumph at Dadasaheb Phalke Awards

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who has become synonymous with sensation, has once again proven his mettle on a national level. Winning the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) – 2024 award, he has made headlines again. At the award ceremony held in Mumbai on Tuesday night, Sandeep Reddy was honored in the Best Director category for his film ‘Animal‘. Shah Rukh Khan, who mesmerized everyone with dual roles in the movie ‘Jawan’, bagged the Best Actor award, while Nayanthara, for her captivating performance in the same movie, received the Best Actress award.

The Buzz Around Sandeep

With the prestigious DPIFF award win, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s name is buzzing all over the internet. Old videos related to him, marked by the hashtag #SandeepReddyVanga, are trending again, especially the video of him receiving the Dadasaheb award. Many celebrities and fans of Sandeep Reddy are extensively sharing this video. Take a look.

‘If Stopped, I’ll Go to Hollywood’

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has immense self-belief, which allows him to make movies with unique concepts. Despite criticisms of portraying women in a negative light, he continues making films his way. A video reflecting Sandeep’s confidence, where he responds in his own style to a news channel representative questioning about the controversies surrounding ‘Arjun Reddy’, is going viral. Check out his remarks in the video below.

Sandeep’s Favorite Stars Are Them!

Mega fans are ecstatic about Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s recognition as Best Director. Currently trending are videos of him expressing admiration for Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan. In a particular video, Sandeep reveals his deep fandom for Chiru and Pawan, noting that those familiar with him would undoubtedly know this. He boldly stated that among all Chiranjeevi fans, he would take the top spot, a claim he confidently made at an awards ceremony. This related video is also capturing attention online.

Criticism and Awards Go Hand in Hand

The film ‘Animal’, released on December 1 last year, made a significant impact at the Indian box office, particularly captivating Bollywood audiences and grossing over Rs. 900 crores. The film also shined at the Filmfare Awards, bagging five awards. Not just in theaters, but ‘Animal’ set records on OTT as well, becoming the most viewed Indian movie on Netflix. Despite the controversies, the movie won as many awards and accolades, a testament to its success.

Heroine’s Satire on Sandeep!

Following Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s receipt of the Dadasaheb Award, actress Poonam Kaur voiced her dissatisfaction on Instagram, suggesting the award endorsed misogyny. “Only ‘animals’ can judge this. It’s a warning sign,” she commented. Her remarks have sparked a flurry of attention online, drawing criticism from Sandeep Reddy’s supporters. Nevertheless, the backlash has done little to impede Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ongoing success.

Other Award Winners…

Regarding other awards, ‘Animal’ also won the Best Villain award, with Bobby Deol (ANIMAL) receiving the accolade for his role. Vicky Kaushal (Sam Bahadur) was named the Critics’ Best Actor, Javed Akhtar won Best Lyricist (Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se Dhunke), and Anirudh Ravichander was awarded Best Music Director. Varun Jain and Shilpa Rao were chosen as Best Playback Singer (Male) and Best Playback Singer (Female), respectively. KJ Yesudas received the Outstanding Contribution in Music Industry award, and Moushumi Chatterjee was honored with the Outstanding Contribution in Film Industry award.

In the Television Category…

In the television category of the Dadasaheb Phalke awards, ‘Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’ was named the Television Series of the Year. Neil Bhatt (Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin) and Rupali Ganguly (Anupama) won Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively. In the web series category, Karishma Tanna (Scoop) was recognized as the Critics’ Best Actress.