71st National Film Awards 2025: Full Winners List & Highlights
Introduction
The 71st National Film Awards 2025 were held on September 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The ceremony was graced by President Droupadi Murmu, who presented awards to the winners across various categories, celebrating the finest achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2023.
| Category | Winner(s) | Film(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | 12th Fail |
| Best Non-Feature Film | Flowering Man | — |
| Best Direction | Sudipto Sen | The Kerala Story |
| 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 Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | — |
| Best Hindi Film | Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery | — |
| Best Cinematography | Ravi Varman | Silent Echoes |
| Best Music Direction | A.R. Rahman | Melody of Life |
| Best Male Playback Singer | P.V.N.S. Rohit | Baby (Telugu) |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shreya Ghoshal | Raag Ranjani |
| Best Editing | Namrata Rao | Midnight Shadows |
| Best Production Design | Subrata Chakraborty | Jawan |
| Best Sound Design | Raghavendra Rao | 12th Fail |
| Best Screenplay | Vikramaditya Motwane | Ullozhukku |
| Best Short Fiction Film | Giddh (The Scavenger) | — |
| Best Documentary | God Vulture and Human | — |
| Best Film Critic | Utpal Datta | — |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Mohanlal | Lifetime Contribution to Cinema |
Significance of the Awards
The National Film Awards are the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema, recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements across various categories. The 71st edition celebrated the diversity and richness of Indian films, honoring both mainstream and regional cinema.
Disclaimer
Information provided is based on current updates for the 71st National Film Awards 2025. Dates and awardees may vary as per official announcements.
FAQs
Q1: When were the National Film Awards 2025 held?
The 71st National Film Awards ceremony took place on September 23, 2025, in New Delhi.
Q2: Who were the major winners of the National Film Awards 2025?
Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey, and other top stars and regional filmmakers featured in the full list of winners.
Q3: Why are the National Film Awards significant?
The awards honor true cinematic excellence in India, recognizing talent across mainstream and regional films, and are presented by the Government of India.
