The National Film Award is considered a major and prestigious honor in the entertainment industry. On August 1st, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the winners of the 71st National Film Awards 2023.
71st National Film Awards: The National Film Award has always been considered a great honor for Indian cinema. Last month, i.e., August 1, 2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the winners of the 71st National Film Awards 2023. Now, a special ceremony will be organized in the capital, Delhi, to present these awards.
This year's National Film Award ceremony will be held on September 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The ceremony will begin at 4 PM, and the President of the country, Droupadi Murmu, will present the awards to the winners. This event is resuming regularly after a gap of two years due to COVID-19.
Details of the National Film Award Ceremony
- Venue: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- Date: September 23, 2025
- Time: 4 PM
- Presenter: President Droupadi Murmu
The ceremony will be attended by prominent figures from India's film industry and veteran artists from the world of cinema. This event will not only be a platform for award distribution but will also showcase the diversity, talent, and cultural heritage of Indian cinema.
Winners of the 71st National Film Awards 2023
- Best Feature Film and Regional Films
- Best Hindi Film: Kathal - A Jackfruit Mystery
- Best Feature Film: 12th Fail
- Best Popular Film: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
- Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari
- Best Tamil Film: Parking
- Best Kannada Film: The Ray of Hope
- Best Gujarati Film: Vash
Best Actor and Actress
- Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
- Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway)
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Mohanlal will be honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for this year, symbolizing his contribution to Indian cinema.
- Best Direction and Technical Awards
- Best Direction: The Kerala Story (Sudipto Sen)
- Best Cinematography: The Kerala Story
- Best Choreography: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Dhindhora Baje Re)
- Best Makeup and Costume Designer: Sam Bahadur
- Best Sound Design: Animal (Hindi)
- Special Mention - Animal (Re-Recording Mixer): M R Radhakrishnan
Music and Singer Awards
- Best Female Playback Singer: Shilpa Rao (Chaleya, Jawan)
- Best Male Singer: Premisthunna (Baby, Telugu)
- Best Music Direction (The First Film): Hindi
- Non-Feature and Documentary Awards
- Best Documentary: God Vulture and Human
- Best Script: Sunflower Were The First One To Know (Kannada)
- Best Non-Feature Film: Nekal: Chronicle of the Paddy Man (Malayalam) and The Sea and Seven Villages (Oriya)
Special Awards and Recognition
- Best Film Critic: Utpal Datta (Assam)
- Best Action Direction: Hanu-Man (Telugu)
- Best Lyrics: Balagam (The Group, Telugu)
The 71st National Film Awards ceremony will not only honor the talents of the cinema world but will also showcase the diversity and quality of Indian cinema. Along with the winners, many regional and national artists will also get a platform at the ceremony, highlighting the multifaceted talent of the Indian film industry.
