Celebrating Excellence: List of National Film Awards 2025 Winners

The 71st National Film Awards honored exceptional contributions to cinema. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey both received the Best Actor award for their performances in Jawan and 12th Fail, respectively. Rani Mukerji was awarded Best Actress for her role in Mrs. Chatterjee Vs. Norway. The awards highlighted a variety of films and talents from India's diverse regional cinema scene.

The National Film Awards represent one of the most esteemed accolades in Indian cinema. Annually presented by the Government of India, these awards celebrate excellence in filmmaking, acknowledging the finest films, performances, and technical accomplishments across a variety of languages and genres. 

Distinguished from other awards, the National Film Awards are renowned for their impartial and merit-based selection process. Eligibility is granted to films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding year.

The awards are determined by a jury appointed by the Directorate of Film Festivals and are conferred by the President of India. Receiving a National Film Award is regarded as a significant achievement by both filmmakers and actors.

This article will explore the complete list of National Film Awards 2025 winners, including prominent categories such as Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more.

Winners of the 71st National Film Awards 2025

The following individuals and films have been recognized as winners at the 71st National Film Awards, as announced by the National Film Awards committee:

Category	Winner(s)	Film(s)
Best Actor	Shah Rukh Khan Vikrant Massey	Jawan 12th Fail
Best Actress	Rani Mukerji	Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway
Best Supporting Actor	Vijayaraghavan Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar	Pookkalam Parking
Best Supporting Actress	Urvashi Janaki Bodiwala	Ullozhukku Vash
Best Feature Film	-	12th Fail
Best Film in Hindi	-	Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
Best Film in Telugu	-	Bhagavanth Kesari
Best Film in Tamil	-	Parking
Best Film in Punjabi	-	Godday Godday Chaa
Best Film in Odia	-	Pushkara
Best Film in Marathi	-	Shyamchi Aai
Best Film in Malayalam	-	Ullozhukku
Best Film in Kannada	-	Kandeelu: The Ray of Hope
Best Film in Gujarati	-	Vash
Best Film in Bengali	-	Deep Fridge
Best Film in Assamese	-	Rongatapu 1982
Best Direction	Sudipto Sen	The Kerala Story
Best Choreography	Vaibhavi Merchant	Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Best Action Direction	Nandu and Prudhvi	Hanu-Man
Best Lyrics	Kasarla Shyam	Balagam
Best Music Direction	G.V. Prakash Kumar (Songs)Harshavardhan Rameshwar (BGM)	VaathiAnimal
Best Male Playback Singer	P.V.N. S. Rohit	Baby
Best Female Playback Singer	Shilpa Rao	Jawan
Best Cinematography	Prasanthanu Mohapatra	The Kerala Story
Best Editing	Midhun Murali	Pookkaalam
Best Sound Design	Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan	Animal
Best Production Design	Mohandas	2018 - Everyone is a Hero
Best Make-up	Shrikanth Desai	Sam Bahadur
Best Costume Designer	Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi	Sam Bahadur
Special Mention	M.R. Radhakrishnan (Re-recording mixer)	Animal

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Maharani (2025): A Heartfelt Gujarati Cinematic Gem

Maharani is a refreshing Gujarati film that brings warmth, humor, and emotion in equal measure.

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Directed by Viral Shah, the story follows Manasi (played by Manasi Parekh), a working mother struggling to balance her home and career. When she hires Rani (Shraddha Dangar), an outspoken and quirky maid, an unlikely but touching friendship begins to form.

What starts as a typical “maid hunt” soon evolves into something deeper. The film explores themes of emotional labor, gender roles, and how women support each other in ways often unseen. Both leads deliver honest, heartfelt performances. Parekh’s portrayal of a modern woman feels authentic, while Dangar’s natural comic timing and energy add spark to every scene. Their chemistry is the backbone of the film.

Supporting actors like Ojas Rawal and Sanjay Goradia bring lightness without overshadowing the main narrative. The writing by Raam Mori and Hardik Sangani keeps things relatable, though a few subplots could’ve been more fleshed out.

Parth Bharat Thakkar’s music adds subtle emotional depth, enhancing the film’s grounded tone. Maharani isn’t flashy, but it’s sincere, entertaining, and deeply relatable—especially for urban families.

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ISKCON has booked a cinema hall to screen 'Mahavatar Narsimha' for devotees, which will convey a powerful message.

Mumbai [India], July 29: Ashwin Kumar's recent mythological animated film, 'Mahavatar Narsimha', has become an unexpected hit, captivating audiences nationwide.

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Produced by Hombale Films, 'Mahavatar Narsimha' centers on Lord Narasimha, the half-man, half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The film has garnered a positive response and performed well at the box office, earning praise from ISKCON. ISKCON Siliguri has reserved an entire cinema for devotees to watch the movie. "We have reserved the entire cinema here for our devotees. Tomorrow, more devotees will come to see the film. Many devotees have gathered for the screening. It conveys a powerful message to people...This film promotes Indian culture and makes it easier for people to understand our philosophy," said Nam Krishna Das to TC, the spokesperson for ISKCON Siliguri.

Earlier, the organization shared on their official social media account that 'Mahavatar Narsimha' serves as a "testimony to the dedication of numerous ISKCON members." They elaborated that these members have worked diligently to help the younger generation engage with spiritual content and understand the culture.

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"Audiences across the country have praised the storyline, the VFX and the overall presentation. Watch it with your family and friends and feel the presence of Lord Narasimha!" the post further added. Written and directed by Ashwin Kumar, 'Mahavatar Narsimha' has connected with viewers from all age groups, with positive responses pouring across social media platforms. The makers have also shared updates on the film's performance, revealing that it became the #1 movie at the Indian box office on Monday, July 28.

According to trade analysts of Bollywood, the animation film's Hindi version has collected Rs 14.70 crore within three days of release, thus bringing another addition to Hombale Films' hit slate.

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