Chennai, July 23 (TIWN) Congatulating all the winners of the 68th National Film Awards which were announced on Friday, actor Dhanush said that it is a big day for Tamil cinema for which he is 'super proud'.

Taking to Twitter soon after Tamil films, including Suriya-starrer 'Soorarai Pottru', swept this year's National Awards, Dhanush said: "Big congratulations to all the national award winners. Especially Suriya sir and my good friend G.V. Prakash. A big day for Tamil cinema. Super proud."  Director Pandiraj also took to Twitter to congratulate Suriya, who shared the Best Actor award with Ajay Devgn ('Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior').  "What a birthday gift to you sir. Very much deserving Sir! National Award for the Best Actor. Congratulations 'Soorarai Pottru' team," Pandiraj said.