New Delhi: The National Film Awards for 2025 have been announced, recognizing outstanding contributions in Indian cinema across various languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, and Kannada.
Best Film
The Hindi film 12th Fail won the prestigious Best Film award. This inspiring story of a student’s journey garnered widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
Best Director
Sudeepto Sen received the Best Director award for The Kerala Story (Hindi), a film that sparked significant discussion.
Best Actor and Actress
- Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan, Hindi) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail, Hindi) shared the Best Actor award.
- Rani Mukerji was named Best Actress for her powerful performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway (Hindi).
Malayalam Cinema Shines
Malayalam films and artists earned notable recognition:
- Ullozhukku was adjudged the Best Malayalam Film, with Urvashi winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in the same.
- Vijayraghavan bagged the Best Supporting Actor award for Pookkalam.
- Pookkalam also earned Mithun Murali an award for Best Editing, while 2018 was recognized for Best Production Design by Mohandas.
Other Key Awards
- Best Popular Film: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (Hindi).
- Best Tamil Film: Parking.
- Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari.
- Best Kannada Film: Kandilu – The Ray of Hope.
- Best Animation/Visual Effects: Hanuman (Telugu).
- Best Male Playback Singer: PVNS Rohith for Premistuna (Baby, Telugu).
- Best Female Playback Singer: Shilpa Rao for Chaliya (Jawan, Hindi).
- Animal special mention – M R Rajakrishnan
- Best Hindi Film: Kathal
- Best Gujarati Film: Vash
- Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge
- Best Action-Director: Hanu-Man (Telugu)
- Best Choreography: Dhindhora (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)
- Best Music Direction Of Background Score: Animal
- Best Makeup: Sam Bahadur
- Best Costume Design: Sam Bahadur
- Best Production Design: 2018 – Everyone Is A Hero (Malayalam)
- Best Editing: Pookkaalam
- Best Sound Design: Animal
- Best Screenplay: Baby (Telugu) And Parking (Tamil)
- Best Dialogue Writer: Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (Hindi)
- Best Cinematography: The Kerala Story
- Best Female Playback Singer: Shilpa Rao For Jawan
- Best Male Playback Singer: PVN S Rohit For Baby
- Best Actress In Supporting Role: Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janki Bodiwala (Vash)
- Best Actor In Supporting Role: Vijayaraghavan (Pookkaalam) and Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking)
- Best Actress: Rani Mukerji
- Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
- Best Director: Sudipto Sen, The Kerala Story
- Best Film In Animation: Hanu-Man
- Best Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
- Best Feature Film For Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values: Sam Bahadur
- Best Feature Film: 12th Fail
Special Mention
M.R. Rajakrishnan received a Special Mention for his work as the re-recording mixer for Animal (Hindi).
