Naveen Polishetty's hilarious story on receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Awards at home due to COVID-19 is unmissable

Naveen Polishetty did receive 'Dadasaheb Phalke Awards' but has an interesting yet hilarious story to say on the same.

By Pinkvilla Desk

Updated on Aug 11, 2021 | 09:21 AM IST | 1.2M

The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Awards for South were announced earlier this year and our very own dashing actor Naveen Polishetty bagged the 'Best Actor Telugu' Award for film Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards have been sent to the winners directly at home. Well, Naveen Polishetty did receive the award but has an interesting yet hilarious story to say on the same.

Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "This came home today. DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARDS BEST ACTOR AWARD for Agent. show couldn’t happen cause of COVID so they sent it home. No one was at home. So our watchman received it. Becoming the first one in our building to receive a Best actor award #AgentSaiSrinivasaAthreya."

Meanwhile, if you have missed it, here's the complete list of Dadasaheb Phalke South Awards 2020 winners:

Tamil

Most Versatile Actor: Ajith Kumar

Best Actor: Dhanush (Asuran)

Best Actress: Jyotika (Raatchasi)

Best Director: R Parthiban (Oththa Seruppu Size 7)

Best Film: To Let

Best Music Director: Anirudh Ravichander

Telugu

Most Versatile Actor: Akkineni Nagarjuna

Best Actor: Naveen Polishetty

Best Actress: Rashmika Mandanna