However, the honor eventually went to Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam ... for the National Award stemmed from a special gift—a saree from her grandmother. Recalling the sentimental connection ...

Many were hopeful last year that Sai Pallavi would bag a National Award for Gargi that eventually went to Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam ... she wanted to wear the saree gifted by her grandmother.