The 70th National Film Awards will take place today, October 8, honoring the best films and talent. Check out the complete list of winners below!
The 70th National Film Awards will be held today, October 8 at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi which will celebrate the best films and talent. This prestigious ceremony recognizes exceptional contributions from actors and crew across India, highlighting the vibrant cinematic landscape of the country. Notable personalities expected to grace the event include Rishab Shetty, Nithya Menen, Sooraj Barjatya, and Neena Gupta, adding star power to the occasion.
Where to watch: For those eager to witness the ceremony, it will be broadcast live on DD National starting at 3 pm, where viewers can catch the excitement of the red carpet arrivals. The main event will kick off at 4 pm, featuring inspiring speeches and award presentations. If you're unable to tune in on television, the ceremony will also be streamed live on DD National's YouTube channel, ensuring fans can enjoy the festivities from anywhere.
70th National Film Awards' complete list of winners:
Best Female Playback Singer - Bombay Jayashri, Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009
Best Male Playback Singer - Arijit Singh, Brahmastra
Best Editing (Feature Film) - Aattam
Best Music Director (Songs) - Pritam
Best Music Director (Background Score) - AR Rahman
Best Feature Film - Aattam
Best Child Artist - Sreepath, Mallikappuram
Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment - Kantara
Best Actor - Rishab Shetty, Kantara
Best Actress - Nithya Menen, Tiruchitrabalam, and Manasi Parekh, Kutch Express
Best Director - Sooraj Barjatya, Uunchai
Best Supporting Actor - Pawan Malhotra, Fouja
Best Supporting Actress - Neena Gupta, Uunchai
Best Action Direction - KGF: Chapter 2
Best Choreography - Tiruchitrabalam
Best Lyrics - Fouja
Best Makeup - Aparajito
Best Costumes - Kutch Express
Best Production Design - Aparajito
Best Sound Design - Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1
Best Cinematography - Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1
Best Screenplay - Aattam
Best Dialogues - Gulmohar
Best Telugu Film - Karthikeya 2
Best Tamil Film - Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1
Best Bengali Film - Kaberi Antardhan
Best Hindi Film - Gulmohar
Best Kannada Film - KGF: Chapter 2
Best Marathi Film - Vaalvi
Best Punjabi Film - Baaghi Di Dhee
Best Odia Film - Daman
Best Malayalam Film - Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009
Best Tiwa Film - Sikaisal
Best Assamese Film - Emuthi Puthi
Best Non-Feature Film - Ayena
Best Documentary - Murmurs of the Jungle
Best Critic - Deepak Dua
Best Debut Director (Feature Film) - Pramod Kumar, Fouja
Best Debut Director (Non-Feature Film) - Madhyantara
Best Book on Cinema - Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography
Best Arts/Culture Film - Ranga Vibhoga/Varsa
Best Biographical Film - Aanakhi Ek Mohenjo Daro
Best Animated Film - The Coconut Tree
Best Short Film - Xunyota
Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values - On the Brink Season 2 - Gharial
Best Script (Non-Feature Film) - Mono No Aware
Best Cinematography (Non-Feature Film) - Mono No Aware
Best Narration (Non-Feature Film) - Murmurs of the Jungle
Best Direction (Non-Feature Film) - From the Shadow
Best Editing (Non-Feature Film) - Madhyantara
Best Sound Design (Non-Feature Film) - Yaan
Best Music Direction (Non-Feature Film) - Fursat
Special Mentions - Manoj Bajpayee for Gulmohar, and Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury for Kadhikan