Committee Kurrollu’s win at the 72nd National Film Awards isn’t just about awards. It’s about proving that rooted stories, fresh faces, and fearless storytelling can shine brighter than commercial formulas. Directed by debutant Yadhu Vamsee and produced by Niharika Konidela (yes, Konidela family), this small village drama took on caste, class, and friendship; and won hearts, critics, and now, national recognition. It’s not just a win for Telugu cinema. It’s a win for every filmmaker who dares to tell real stories, the way they should be told.