Winning a National award, which is considered as the most prestigious award in India, is not an easy task! Now Apputkutty is literally on cloud nine as he bagged the Best Actor in a Supporting role for his performance in Azhagarsaamyin Kuthirai. The film also won another award for the 'Best Film in Popular Category'.

Appukutty who debuted with Vennila Kabbadi Kulu and also acted in Kullanari Kootam plays a simpleton in a village, who loses his horse - his sole means of making a livelihood. The adventure that follows his search for his lost horse is what the story is about. The actor is ecstatic about the award and his phone has been ringing non-stop ever since the announcement.

Congrats to him!