Actor Dhanush is one of the most celebrated actors of the country, and his career has been constantly on the rise as he went on to act in Bollywood, and now in Hollywood as well with the upcoming movie The Gray man.

Yesterday at the 67th National Film awards, it was announced that Dhanush has been awarded the Best actor for his performance in the Vetrimaaran movie Asuran, his second national award after Aadukalam which was again directed by Vetrimaaran.

After winning the national award, Dhanush has shared an emotional thanks note which reads "Hello everybody I woke up to this amazing news of being honoured with the prestigious national award for ASURAN. To win one best actor award is a dream, to win Two is nothing short of a blessing. I never imagined I would come this far. There are lot of people to thank, But just gonna state a few. As always I thank my Mother and Father, my Guru my brother first. I thank Vetrimaaran for giving me 'Sivasami. Vetri, never thought when I met you at Balu Mahendra sirs office that you would become a friend, companion and a brother. I am so proud of the four films we have worked together and the two films we have produced together. I am very glad you chose to believe in me so much and I chose to believe in you. Now can't wait to hear what you have written for me next. A big hug. I sincerely thank the NATIONAL AWARD Jury for this award. I thank my producer Thanu sir for all the support. I thank the entire ASURAN team especially my family my dear Pachaiyamma Manju, my Chidambaram Ken and my Murugan Teejay. Thank you GV for "Vaa Asura. The blood bath song. My sincere thanks to the entire media, press, television channels, social media influencers for all the support and love and for celebrating me with pride. Also I would like to thank my film fraternity friends who've taken the time out to wish me. And finally thank my fans, the pillars of my strength...it's the unconditional love you all give me that keeps me going. Can't thank you all enough. I love you all to the moon and back. Please spread love and nothing else. Ennam pol Vaazhkai. Forever grateful Dhanush".

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— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) March 23, 2021