Who are the winners of the 71st National Film Awards?
Synopsis
In a remarkable ceremony held in Delhi, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, honored the winners of the 71st National Film Awards. Discover who clinched the prestigious awards in various categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Actor, and more, showcasing the brilliance of Indian cinema in 2025.
Key Takeaways
Droupadi Murmu recognized a wealth of talent during the ceremony.
Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji were among the most celebrated actors.
Innovation in filmmaking was highlighted with diverse winners.
The event showcased the importance of storytelling in Indian cinema.
Various categories recognized both established and emerging talents.
Mumbai, Sep 23 (NationPress) The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, celebrated the winners of the esteemed 71st National Film Awards on Tuesday in a grand ceremony held in Delhi. Below is the comprehensive list of all the National Award winners for 2025:
Best Feature Film – '12th Fail'
Vinod Chopra Films, Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Best Debut Film of a Director – Ashish Avinash Bende – 'Aatmapamphlet'
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'
Dharma Productions, Karan Johar
Best Children’s Film – 'Naal 2'
Aatpat Production, Zee Studios, Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti
Best Direction – Sudipto Sen – 'The Kerala Story'
Best Film in AVGC (Best Visual Effects) – Jetty Venkat Kumar – 'Hanu-Man'
Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values – 'Sam Bahadur'
Unilazer Ventures, Meghna Gulzar
Best Actor in a Leading Role – Shah Rukh Khan – 'Jawan' / Vikrant Massey – '12th Fail'
Best Actress in a Leading Role – Rani Mukerji – 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway'
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Vijayaraghavan – 'Pookkaalam' / M. S. Bhaskar – 'Parking'
Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Urvashi – 'Ullozhukku' / Janki Bodiwala – 'Vash'
Best Child Artist – Sukriti Veni Bandreddi – 'Gandhi Tatha Chettu' / Kabir Khandare – 'Gypsy' / Treesha Thosar, Shrinivas Pokale, Bhargav Jagtap – 'Naal 2'
Best Male Playback Singer – P V N S Rohit – 'Baby' (Premistunna)
Best Female Playback Singer – Shilpa Rao – 'Jawan' (Chaleya)
Best Cinematography – Prasantanu Mohapatra – 'The Kerala Story'
Best Screenplay (Original) – Sai Rajesh – 'Baby' / Ramkumar Balakrishnan – 'Parking'
Best Dialogues – Deepak Kingrani – 'Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai'
Best Sound Design – Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan Muralidharan – 'Animal'
Best Editing – Midhun Murali – 'Pookkaalam'
Best Production Design – Mohandas – '2018'
Best Costume Design – Sachin Lovalekar, Divvya Gambhir, Nidhhi Gambhir – 'Sam Bahadur'
Best Make-up – Shrikant Desai – 'Sam Bahadur'
Best Lyrics – Kasarla Shyam – 'Balagam' (Ooru Palletooru)
Best Choreography – Vaibhavi Merchant – 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' (Dhindhora Baje Re)
Best Documentary – God Vulture and Human – Rishiraj Agarwal
Best Short Film – 'Giddh (The Scavenger)' – Manish Saini
Best Film Critic – Utpal Datta
Point of View
The awards reflect the evolving landscape of Indian cinema. As we acknowledge the achievements of these talented filmmakers and actors, we reinforce our commitment to support and promote cinematic innovation and storytelling.
NationPress
4 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Best Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards?
The award for Best Feature Film was won by '12th Fail'.
Who were the leading actors recognized at the event?
Shah Rukh Khan was awarded Best Actor for 'Jawan', and Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway'.
When and where was the 71st National Film Awards ceremony held?
The ceremony took place on September 23, 2025, in Delhi.
What is the significance of the National Film Awards?
The National Film Awards honors outstanding contributions to Indian cinema across various categories, celebrating artistic and technical excellence.
How can I find the complete list of winners?
You can find the complete list of winners in our article detailing the 71st National Film Awards.
