Can You Believe It? Director Ramkumar Balakrishnan Celebrates Three National Awards for His Film 'Parking'

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Key Takeaways
- Director Ramkumar Balakrishnan expresses disbelief at winning three National Awards for 'Parking'.
- The film received strong audience support despite facing challenges during its release.
- Harish Kalyan, the lead actor, shared his joy and gratitude on social media.
- 'Parking' was recognized for its compelling narrative and performances.
- Collaboration between producers contributed to the film's success.
Chennai, Aug 1 (NationPress) Ramkumar Balakrishnan, the director of the hit Tamil film 'Parking', which has captured three National Awards including Best Screenplay and Best Regional Movie (Tamil), expressed his disbelief at the recognition.
Following the announcement from the jury of the 71st National Film Awards, Balakrishnan shared a video on his X timeline, thanking everyone who contributed to the success of Parking.
He stated, "I am extremely delighted to hear that Parking has received National Awards today. I want to extend my gratitude to the media and the audience for their unwavering support. Despite the floods during the film's release, viewers still flocked to theatres. The strong word-of-mouth praise even led to its popularity on OTT platforms. The acknowledgment through National Awards is a significant milestone for us, and it brings immense joy."
Balakrishnan continued his appreciation by acknowledging the efforts of everyone involved. "I am grateful to every artist and technician who contributed to this film, along with my producers who believed in my vision and helped bring it to life. It feels surreal. I still can’t wrap my head around it. This achievement motivates me to create even more impactful films in the future. Thank you once again to all our supporters," he added.
Actor Harish Kalyan, who starred in the film, took to his X timeline to share his joy and congratulate Balakrishnan and actor M S Bhaskar, who won the National Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Kalyan wrote, "Winning three National Awards for a film that we poured our hearts into is an incredible achievement! Congratulations to my director @ImRamkumar_B for the 'Best Screenplay' Award, our own #MSBhaskar for the 'Best Supporting Actor' Award, and the entire team for our film’s recognition as 'Best Tamil Film.' My gratitude to our Tamizh makkal, the audience, the jury, and everyone who believed in our vision is beyond words! Thank you for all your love."
Produced collaboratively by K. S. Sinish of Soldiers Factory and Sudhan Sundaram of Passion Studios, Parking received widespread acclaim for its compelling narrative, which is based on everyday conflicts that evolve into a gripping psychological drama. The film features Harish Kalyan, M. S. Bhaskar, and Indhuja Ravichandran in leading roles.