The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced today, recognizing the finest achievements in Indian cinema across feature films, performances and technical excellence. This year’s awards brought major honors for Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. From Yami Gautam’s Best Actress win to Kalki 2898 AD emerging as …

Raayan has been adjudged the Best Tamil Film at the 72nd National Film Awards. The acclaimed film earned the prestigious recognition for its gripping narrative, strong performances, and impactful direction, adding another proud milestone to Tamil cinema at the national level.

Article 370 has been named the Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards. The politically charged drama earned the country’s highest cinematic honor, with the jury recognizing its compelling narrative, impactful storytelling, and strong cinematic execution.

Kalki 2898 AD has won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment award at the 72nd National Film Awards. The Prabhas-starrer impressed the jury with its grand vision, stunning visuals, and engaging storytelling, earning one of the ceremony’s most prestigious honors.

Captain Miller has won the award for Best Feature Film Promoting National, Environmental and Social Values at the 72nd National Film Awards. The film was recognized for its impactful narrative, strong social themes, and meaningful portrayal of values that resonate with audiences.

35 Chinna Katha Kaadu has won the Best Children’s Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards. The heartwarming drama was recognized for its meaningful storytelling, emotional depth, and inspiring message, bringing another prestigious honor to Telugu cinema at the national level.

Rajkumar Periasamy has won the Best Director award at the 72nd National Film Awards for Amaran. His powerful storytelling, emotional depth, and confident direction earned widespread acclaim, with the jury recognizing his exceptional work in one of the year’s most celebrated films.

Mammootty has won the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards for his stellar performance in Brahmayugam. His intense portrayal in the critically acclaimed film impressed the jury, adding yet another prestigious National Award to the legendary actor’s remarkable career.

Young actor Arundev Pothula has won the Best Child Artist award at the 72nd National Film Awards for his memorable performance in 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu. His natural acting and emotional depth won widespread appreciation, earning him this prestigious national honor.

Sukumar has won the Best Screenplay award at the 72nd National Film Awards for Pushpa 2. His gripping narrative, powerful character arcs and mass storytelling impressed the jury, adding another prestigious National Award to his illustrious career.

Director Venky Atluri has won the National Award at the 72nd National Film Awards for Lucky Bhaskar. The film earned the prestigious honor for Best Screenplay, recognizing Atluri’s compelling writing and engaging storytelling that won praise from both audiences and critics.