Is Arun Vijay Proud of His Son Arnav Winning the Best Child Actor Award?
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Chennai, Jan 30 (NationPress) Renowned Tamil actor Arun Vijay is overjoyed as his son Arnav Vijay has clinched the Tamil Nadu State Government's Award for Best Child Actor for 2021, thanks to his debut in the film 'Oh My Dog!!'. Arun expressed that he feels immense pride, both as a father and as a fellow actor.
Following the announcement of the awards, Arun took to his social media to share his gratitude and joy. He wrote, "I am thrilled that my son Arnav Vijay has received the Tamil Nadu State Award 2021 for Best Child Actor for his debut in the movie OH MY DOG!! I sincerely thank Team 2D, my brother @actorsuriya, and brother Rajasekarpandian for providing him the opportunity to debut alongside my father Mr. Vijayakumar and me!"
He continued, "This is a proud moment for my entire family. I am thankful to God, the supportive cast and crew, and our friends who encouraged him. Thank you all for your love and blessings!"
Arnav's performance received rave reviews even during the film's release, with congratulatory messages pouring in for the young star.
Previously, Arun had taken to X to express his appreciation for the overwhelming support for Arnav. He remarked, "Heartfelt thanks to everyone for your wishes and appreciation for Arnav in 'Oh My Dog!!'. He is truly blessed to have won so many hearts in his first film. His dedication and sincerity at such a young age make me incredibly proud as both an actor and a dad. Forever humbled."
The film's heroine, Mahima Nambiar, also praised the young actor before the film's release. On Instagram, Mahima shared, "This little boy Aarnav... I have known him since my 'Kuttram 23' days (when he was a small baby). It's wonderful to see him evolve into such a talented and hardworking boy. I feel proud of his amazing performance in his debut movie. The bond between you and the dog was captivating, and I’m sure the audience will be enchanted by your performance."
She added, "Aarnav, you’ve done an incredible job and deserve every bit of the accolades that come your way. I will always treasure my experience of working with you in this fantastic movie 'Oh My Dog'."