Sudeep turns down State Award, says there are many deserving actors out there-OxBig News Network

Actor Sudeep.
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A day after he won the Best Actor honour in the Kannada State Film Awards for the year 2019, Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep has declined the award. Sudeep was adjudged the best actor for his performance in the sports drama Pailwaan.

Sudeep took to X to inform his decision. The seasoned actor said that he has stopped receiving awards for “various personal reasons.” “Respected Government of Karnataka and Members of the Jury. It is truly a privilege to have received the State Award under the Best Actor category, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to the respected jury for this honour.

“However, I must express that I have chosen to stop receiving awards for several years now, a decision made for various personal reasons that I intend to uphold. There are many deserving actors who have poured their hearts into their craft and would appreciate this prestigious recognition far more than I would. It will only make me happier to see one of them receiving it,” he added.

The actor apologised to the State government for his decision. “I am grateful to every jury member for selecting me, as this recognition is, in itself, my reward. I sincerely apologise to the jury members and the state government for any disappointment my decision may cause, and I trust you will respect my choice and support me on the path I have chosen,” he wrote.

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In Pailwaan, directed by Krishna, Sudeep plays a wrestler. A pan-Indian movie, Pailwaan released in 3000 screens. Meanwhile, Sudeep was recently seen in Max, an action thriller. The actor played a cop in the movie. Sudeep will next be seen in the big-budget Billa Ranga Baasha. He will reunite with director Anup Bhandari of Vikrant Rona (2022).