Ranveer Singh is brimming with pride and gratitude as "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" (RRKPK) has been honored at the 71st National Film Awards. The film, directed by Karan Johar, won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and also secured the Best Choreography award for the song "Dhindhora Baje Re". The awards recognize the best of Indian cinema for 2023, honoring films certified between January 1 and December 31.

Singh, who played the lead role of Rocky Randhawa, shared his joy on Instagram, expressing his love and pride for the film and its crew. He posted a poster of the film with visuals from "Dhindhora Baje Re," writing, "Two prestigious honors #NationalFilmAwards," and added, "Jhappi to my beautiful RARKPK team," along with hug and heart emojis.

In another story, Singh reflected on the film's impact, stating, "The real win for RRKPK is how it has grown to become people's go-to comfort film. They rewatch it again and again, as a form of emotional regulation. Ek aisi film jo dil ka bojh halka kar deti hai. That's wholesome entertainment indeed,". He concluded his message with, "Feeling proud, feeling blessed, feeling grateful".

Released in July 2023, "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt as the titular characters, Rocky Randhawa and Rani Chatterjee. The film marked Karan Johar's return to directing after a seven-year hiatus. It quickly became a favorite among audiences, praised for its emotional story, stunning visuals, and outstanding performances. The movie resonated with viewers for its exploration of intergenerational relationships, cultural differences, and modern love, all presented with Karan Johar's signature style.

Karan Johar also celebrated the film's National Award win with an emotional note on Instagram. He wrote, "It feels surreal, 2 years on… to receive so much love for a film that we put so much love in. To have everyone across the world resonate so deeply, that they choose to call the story, the music, the characters, the dance and everything - their OWN!". He also expressed gratitude to Vaibhavi Merchant and her team for winning Best Choreography for "Dhindhora Baje Re".

Vaibhavi Merchant's choreography for "Dhindhora Baje Re" was lauded for its grandeur, fusion of classical aesthetics, and impeccable execution. The film's music, composed by Pritam, was also a major contributor to its success, featuring a mix of romantic tracks, dance numbers, and emotional songs.

"Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" was a commercial success, earning $42 million (₹355 crore INR) worldwide against a $19 million budget. The film has also received critical acclaim, with some critics hailing it as the Best Hindi Film of 2023. The film's multiple Filmfare Awards, including Best Actress for Alia Bhatt, highlight the industry's growing recognition of mainstream films with strong emotional cores and social commentary.