Though the Best Actor Nandi has eluded Nagarjuna, the Special Jury award has graced the actor. Rajanna, made with passion and directed by Vijayendra Prasad, has won 6 Nandis, which is an achievement in itself in a year when potential winners like Sri Rama Rajyam, Rushi and other such value-based cinema were in the race.

"Rajanna winning 6 Nandis has made me very happy. Before all, I am happy for the award Mahesh Babu has won. My heartfelt congratulations to him. I am happy that our 'Seethamma Talli' Nayanatara has won the Best Actress award. Rajanna is the Second best film. Sri Rama Rajyam winning the Best feature film award makes me feel happy", he said.

When the film released in December last, Baby Annie's performance was hailed in such a way that it almost overshadowed Nag’s show of talent. "Baby Annie deserves the Best Child Artiste award. I am glad that the art director Ravindar and Sammeta Gandhi (SVR Award winner) too have received awards. 'Amma avani..', my favourite song, has fetched an award for singer Malavika. I always knew even while Rajanna was being made, that it will be a memorable film of my career. Then audience embraced it, now awards have graced our film. I thank the jury members", he said in a statement.