The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were revealed in New Delhi this weekend.
Veteran actor Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award, giving movie fans two acclaimed performances to add to their watchlists. Mammootty won for his role in Bramayugam, while Aaryan was recognised for Chandu Champion. Yami Gautam secured the Best Actress title for her performance in Article 370, which also claimed the top prize for Best Feature Film. Randeep Hooda was named Best Debut Film of a Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. In the supporting categories, Sanjay Mishra won Best Supporting Actor for Bhakshak, while the Best Supporting Actress award was shared by Sachana Namidass for Maharaja and Rapshree Varkady for Mithya.
Top films and direction
For those planning their next movie night, Kalki: 2898 AD won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Captain Miller took the prize for Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values. The honours recognised films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification during 2024.
Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for Amaran, a film that also picked up awards for editing and music direction. Writing excellence was highlighted, with Sukumar winning Best Original Screenplay for Pushpa: The Rule and Venky Atluri claiming Best Screenplay Dialogue for Lucky Bhaskhar. An 11-member jury headed by filmmaker Jayaraj selected the winners from entries submitted across various Indian film industries.
Technical and regional wins
Technical categories highlighted the craft behind the screen. Bramayugam won for cinematography, while Pushpa: The Rule earned recognition for costume design. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 took home the award for sound design. Stree 2 earned the Best Choreography award for Vijay Ganguly, and Maharaja won for Best Action Direction.
Regional cinema also saw significant recognition. Srikanth was named Best Hindi Film, Raayan won Best Tamil Film, and Committee Kurrollu took the Frequently asked questions Who won the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards? Mammootty won for his role in Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan was recognised for Chandu Champion sharing the Best Actor honour.
Which film received the Best Feature Film award?
Article 370 secured the top prize as Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards.
What film was honoured as Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment?
Kalki: 2898 AD was awarded Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Who was named Best Director at the ceremony?
Rajkumar Periasamy received Best Direction for the film Amaran.
