'24' team is excited about the National Award win, says Suriya!

Actor Suriya on Friday told he is really thrilled about the National Awards for his critically acclaimed Tamil science fiction action thriller "24", which pocketed two awards at the 64th National Film Awards.

"24" won awards for Best Production Design for Amit Ray and Subrata Chakraborty and Best Cinematography for Tirru.

"The entire '24' team is excited about the National Award win. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire National Award jury," Suriya told in a video message.

The actor essayed dual roles in the movie, directed by Vikram Kumar.

He went on to add that "24" was an ambitious project and this honour makes it even more special.

"This recognition to Tirru, Amit and Subrata is for all the great work they have been doing over the years. It's also encouraging for us to keep pushing the envelope with such projects," he told.

Anil Kapoor’s debut in an international show named The Book of Strange New Things!

Bollywood dynamic actor Anil Kapoor made his debut with Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire in the Hollywood. Later, he did a much-hyped cameo in Tom Cruise starrer Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. He bought the adaptation of the famous TV series 24 on Indian television. Now, the actor is ready to join the cast of an international show - and this time, it's for a web series.

As per a famous tabloid, Anil will be seen in Amazon Originals' new sci-fi drama pilot, The Book Of Strange New Things, which is based on the novel by Michael Faber. The book narrates the story of a priest who is sent to space to set up a new colony but ends up with an experience that challenges his faith in his own beliefs. Kapoor has been cast in the role of Vikram Danesh, the commanding head of an outdoor base. The pilot will be written by Matt Charman of Bridge Of Spies and directed by Kevin MacDonald of The Last King Of Scotland.

Talking to a tabloid about his new move, Anil told, “I felt fortunate for this opportunity because of the genius that Kevin is! I saw the most magnificent content unfold in front of my eyes as I watched him direct." Kapoor added that it would have been devastating if he'd missed out on this role. Anil further added, "When I prep for a role, I don't look at only what I am doing as an actor. Instead, I prefer to educate myself. Vikram Danesh is such a magnificent part."