Vaikom Vijayalakshmi wins the Best Female Playback Singer award at the 72nd National Film Awards for her song “Angu Vaana Konilu” from the Malayalam film “ARM.” Reports say she expresses happiness and credit the song’s lyrics for motivating her, describing the words as something that fills her with strength. Following the win, she also acknowledges her broader pride in South Indian cinema’s recognition at the same ceremony.
The outlets also note that actor Mammootty receives the Best Actor award for his performance in “Bramayugam,” with Vijayalakshmi commenting on feeling proud for “Vaikom” in connection with the recognition. The “ARM” team is described as celebrating her National Award, and Vijayalakshmi offers prayers of gratitude for the milestone in her career. The coverage further states that the National Film Awards honor films certified by the CBFC for the 2024 calendar year.
