India, July 19 -- Dhanush has another reason to celebrate. His directorial venture Raayan has won the Best Tamil Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards, while his performance in Captain Miller earned him a Special Mention. The double recognition made the day even more special for the actor, with Raayan bringing him his first-ever National Award as a director, after he had previously been honoured for his acting. (Also Read: 72nd National Film Awards full list of winners: Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam, Mammootty win big; as does Article 370)

After the 72nd National Film Awards winners were announced on Saturday, Dhanush shared an emotional note on social media, thanking the jury and the selection committee for recognising both Raayan an...