72nd National Film Awards: Fans express disappointment as Prithviraj’s ‘The Goat Life’ and Vikram’s ‘Thangalaan’ miss out |

The announcement of the 72nd National Film Awards brought happiness and celebration for many winners across Indian cinema, but also disappointment among a section of movie lovers. Some films and artists were honored, but fans felt some of the year’s most celebrated performances were snubbed. One of the biggest talking points on social media was the absence of major awards for Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘The Goat Life’ (‘Aadujeevitham’) and Chiyaan Vikram’s ‘Thangalaan.’ Shortly after the winners were announced, hashtags for both films began trending as fans expressed their opinions.

Fans question why ‘The Goat Life’ and ‘Thangalaan’ missed out

Many users praised the tremendous work of the lead actors and expressed disappointment with the final results. One fan wrote, “The National Awards don’t seem as credible as they used to be👎👎 #Meiyazhagan #TheGoatLife 📈.” Another post read, “How did #TheGoatLife not even win a Single award. On what basis are the #72ndNationalFilmAwards are given. National Award deserved #PrithvirajSukumaran.He may not get an award, but he himself is an award for the efforts that he has put into the Film.” Another admirer described the film as a “Masterpiece #TheGoatLife #Aadujeevitham” while calling Prithviraj’s performance “Iconic Performance🔥.”

Chiyaan Vikram fans say ‘efforts deserve recognition’

Chiyaan Vikram’s supporters were equally vocal after ‘Thangalaan’ missed out on major recognition. One widely shared post read, “Efforts do matter and deserve recognition 😒😒😒 #ChiyaanVikram #Thangalaan #nationalwards.” Another user commented, “#ChiyaanVikram ignored yet again! Not his loss – it’s a big miss for the National Award. #Thangalaan #72ndNationalAwards.”A heartfelt post also went viral, with a fan writing, “#Thangalaan – Chiyaan Vikram gave everything to this film, both physically and mentally. He treated cinema as his life and put in unimaginable hard work. I still can’t digest the fact that he wasn’t given a National Award.”The actor’s remarkable physical transformation and unwavering dedication to the role were among the key reasons many fans believed he deserved national recognition.

Debate over awards continues despite celebration

The National Film Awards are the highest recognition in cinema in India, and each edition gives rise to debates and differing opinions. The performances of Prithviraj Sukumaran in ‘The Goat Life’ and Chiyaan Vikram in ‘Thangalaan’ dominated the conversation this year, with many feeling that their hard work deserved more accolades. Another fan summed up the mood, saying, “#ChiyaanVikram’s dedication and hard work for #Thangalaan were unmatched..🙏 He threw his heart and soul into the role.. “It is very disappointing to see it go unrecognised at the National Awards.🚶‍♂️ The man is worth more..🤝While the 72nd National Film Awards celebrated some of the finest achievements in Indian cinema, the absence of recognition for Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘The Goat Life’ (‘Aadujeevitham’) and Chiyaan Vikram’s ‘Thangalaan’ has sparked widespread debate online. Fans continue to praise the actors’ transformative performances and believe their efforts deserved national honours.