The Kannada film Mithya clinched three National Film Awards, with director Sumanth Bhat hailing the recognition as a profound validation for emerging filmmakers.
Sumanth Bhat is elated with the National Awards
Jul 20, 2026
12:10 pm
What's the storySumanth Bhat, the director of Mithya, has expressed his disbelief and joy at the film winning the National Award for Best Kannada Feature Film.
He described this recognition as "the ultimate validation" for a young filmmaker.
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