The 72nd National Film Awards, announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in New Delhi, recognized the political drama Article 370 as the best feature film. Yami Gautam, who starred in the production by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, received the best actress award for her performance, while the best actor honor was shared by Mammootty for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion.
Dominance of Regional and Genre-Diverse Cinema
While Article 370 took the top feature prize, the jury recognized a broad spectrum of languages and narratives. Rajkumar Periasamy secured the best director title for the Tamil-language film Amaran, and Randeep Hooda was named best debut director for the Hindi-language film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
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The best actress in a supporting role category saw a rare tie between Sachana Namidass for the Tamil film Maharaja and Ropashree Varkady for the Kannada film Mithya.
Technical Excellence and Craftsmanship
Technical categories saw a wide distribution of honors, highlighting the collaborative nature of modern filmmaking. Kalki 2898 AD, a Telugu-language blockbuster, won for best popular film providing wholesome entertainment and best production design. Pushpa: The Rule Part 2 dominated in craft categories, claiming best original screenplay for Bandreddi Sukumar and best costume design for Deepali Noor and Sheetal Sharma.
According to the official announcements, music and sound design were also highly competitive. Shashwat Sachdev was honored for his songs in Article 370, while G.V. Manas Choudhury received the best sound design award for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
Trends in Non-Feature and Documentary Filmmaking
The non-feature category emphasized social and historical storytelling. Bhangaar, a Marathi-English film directed by Sumira Roy, was awarded best non-feature film, and Bharatbala Ganapathy’s Ram-Nami took the best documentary prize. The jury, chaired by Aseem Sinha, also recognized Piplantri: A Tale of Eco Feminism for its promotion of social and environmental values.
Pro Tips: Understanding the Jury Process
The National Film Awards utilize a multi-tiered selection process. Feature film awards are decided by a central jury—chaired this year by filmmaker Jayaraj—which integrates feedback from various regional panels. This structure is designed to ensure that films from diverse linguistic backgrounds receive equitable representation.
Recognizing Film Criticism and Scholarship
Kenchanuru Pradeep Kumar Shetty won the best book prize for his work on the philosophy and politics of Kannada cinema, titled Naaniruvude Nimagaagi Naadiruvude Nanagaagi. Sanjeev Shrivastava was recognized as the best film critic, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to supporting analytical writing on cinema.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the best actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards?
The best actor award was shared by Mammootty for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion. - Which film was named the best feature film?
Article 370, directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, won the best feature film award. - How are the winners selected?
Winners are selected by central and regional juries appointed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. - Was there a tie in any of the categories?
Yes, several categories featured ties, including best actress in a supporting role and best screenplay.
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