Know who Get which award at 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held in Kevadia Gujarat in towring background of Statue of Unity
EKTA NAGAR (GUJARAT) — Under the towering presence of the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, the 72nd National Film Award ceremony unfolded live celebrating the country's most compelling cinematic works across diverse regional traditions.
Yami Gautam who hails from Hamirpur in Himachal stole the limelight by bagging Best Actress award for Article 30.
Spotlight: Top Honors and Supporting Performances
Best Feature Film: The political thriller Article 370 secured the golden lotus for premier cinematic achievement.
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Sanjay Mishra earned top honors for his compelling, raw character study in Bhakshak.
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Joint Winners): A split verdict awarded Ropashree Varkady for her heartfelt turn in the Kannada feature Mithya alongside Sachana Namidass for her memorable performance in the Tamil thriller Maharaja.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Legendary performer Anant Nag was presented with the nation's ultimate cinema tribute in recognition of his fifty-year artistic legacy.
Lead Performances & Directorial Triumphs
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Joint Winners): Mammootty for his atmospheric masterclass in the Malayalam black-and-white feature Bramayugam, sharing the honor with Kartik Aaryan for his biographical role in the Hindi sports drama Chandu Champion.
* Best Actress in a Leading Role: Yami Gautam took home the coveted title for anchoring Article 370.
* Best Direction: Rajkumar Periasamy captured top honors behind the camera for the biographical military drama Amaran.
* Best Debut Film of a Director: Randeep Hooda received the award for helming Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
Category Overview
| Category | Title / Winner | Language / Format |
|---|---|---|
| Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Kalki 2898 AD | Telugu |
| Best Hindi Feature Film | Srikanth | Hindi |
| Best Non-Feature Film | Bhangaar | Non-Feature |
| Best Documentary | Ram-Nami | Documentary |
| Best Cinematography | Shehnad Jalaal (Bramayugam) | Malayalam |
| Best Screenplay | Sukumar (Pushpa 2: The Rule) | Telugu |
Staging the prestigious 72nd edition in Gujarat brought the country's cinematic epicenter outside New Delhi, spotlighting grassroots indie cinema alongside grand multilingual blockbusters under a single national stage.
