Speaking at the pre-release event of 'Virata Parvam', Venkatesh praised Sai Pallavi for her portrayal as 'Vennela' and said that she deserves a National Award for this film 'Victory' Venkatesh was invited as the Chief Guest for the pre-release event of Virata Parvam held in Hyderabad on Wednesday. While speaking at the event, Venkatesh singled out Sai Pallavi for some effusive praise. "Sai Pallavi has such a cute smile; in fact, I think she has the cutest smile of all," said the F3 actor and added, “Virata Parvam is going to be one of her best films. I’m absolutely sure that she will get a National Award for this film. She literally lived in the role of ‘Vennela’. A few of my friends who’ve watched the film already say that she is simply outstanding”. Directed by Venu Udugula, the movie is releasing on June 17 and has Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi as the leads along with Priyamani, Nanditha Das, Naveen Chandra and Zareena Wahab in pivotal roles.