• David Warner shared a congratulatory message for Allu Arjun after the Pushpa actor won his maiden National Film Award.

  • Warner is currently representing Australia in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

World Cup 2023: Australia star David Warner congratulates Allu Arjun for winning Best Actor award at the 69th National Film Awards
Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun Kriti Sanon and David Warner (Image Source: Twitter)

The ODI World Cup 2023 has already provided cricket enthusiasts with a rollercoaster ride in the form of some thrilling and exciting matches. But amidst the power-packed cricketing action, the spotlight has now shifted to a heartwarming gesture from Australian cricketer star David Warner as he took time out from his busy schedule to celebrate the success of his beloved Indian actor, Allu Arjun.

In an unexpected show of camaraderie, Warner congratulated Arjun on winning the Best Actor award at the 69th National Film Awards. The message spread like wildfire and brought people from both cinema and sports backgrounds together.

David Warner’s love for Allu Arjun

Warner’s admiration for Arjun is no secret. He has frequently shared videos of himself imitating the Telugu actor and has used face-swapping apps to transform into the movie characters of his favourite actor on social media platforms. Even on the cricket pitch, Warner has entertained fans by pulling off Arjun’s famous “Jhukega Nahi” gesture on numerous occasions.

Allu Arjun’s National Film Award win

Arjun’s exceptional talent in the world of Indian cinema was recently acknowledged at the 69th National Film Awards as he received the prestigious Best Actor award for his remarkable performance in the movie ‘Pushpa: The Rise.’ It is worth mentioning that the National Film Awards are the most esteemed recognition in the Indian film industry, and this win has further solidified Arjun’s status as a stellar actor.

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Warner’s congratulatory message

Warner’s congratulatory message to Allu Arjun came shortly after the Indian actor shared a picture of himself with other National Film Award winners from the Telugu industry.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Arjun wrote, “All National Award Winners from Telugu Film Industry in Delhi. What a rare beautiful moment…”

Moved by this momentous occasion, Warner reshared Arjun’s post on his Instagram story, writing, “Congrats and well done,” while tagging him as well. This gesture from the Australian cricketer not only reflects his genuine admiration for the actor but also the universal appeal of Arjun’s artistry.

David Warner's Instagram Story
David Warner’s Instagram Story

Warner’s World Cup 2023 journey

Although Warner’s ODI World Cup 2023 campaign got off to a rocky start with only 65 runs across three innings, his support for Arjun brought him
closer to Indian cricket fans. The opening batter will now next be seen in action when Australia take on Pakistan in Bengaluru on Friday, October 20.

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