A political thriller about a constitutional article swept the top prize. Its own lead actress also won Best Actress.
Key Facts
- The 72nd National Film Awards were announced on 18 July 2026, honouring films certified in 2024.
- Article 370 (Hindi) won Best Feature Film, the top prize of the evening.
- Yami Gautam won Best Actress for her role in the same film, Article 370.
- Best Actor was shared between Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) and Mammootty (Bramayugam).
- Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Director for Amaran. Randeep Hooda won Best Debut Film of a Director, for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.
- Kalki 2898 AD (Telugu) won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
- The National Film Awards are administered under India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. A jury of experts in cinema and allied arts decides the winners.
Why It Matters
Article 370 winning both Best Feature Film and Best Actress makes it the standout film of this cycle. The award list also spans several Indian languages, from Hindi to Telugu to Malayalam. This reflects the National Film Awards’ stated goal of recognising cinema from across the country, not just one film industry.
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