The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were revealed on Friday, August 16. Films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, were considered for the awards. The awards ceremony, where top Indian films from 2022 will be recognized by the President, is scheduled for a later date.
The jury for this year included Rahul Rawail as the Chairperson of the Feature Film Jury, Nila Madhab Panda as the Chairperson of the Non-Feature Film Jury, and Gangadhar Mudalair as the Chairperson of the Best Writing on Cinema Jury.
National Film Awards 2024 Winners
On August 16, 2024, the 70th National Film Awards were announced, celebrating the best in Indian cinema. The awards ceremony was held in New Delhi, recognizing outstanding achievements in various categories of filmmaking.
This year, the spotlight was on Rishab Shetty, who won the Best Actor award for his impressive performance in the film “Kantara.” This win is a major highlight for Shetty and has been celebrated enthusiastically by both the film industry and his fans. It represents a significant milestone in his acting career.
The National Film Awards honor talent in different areas of filmmaking, from acting to directing and beyond. If you’re curious about who else won awards this year, you can find the complete list of winners for the National Film Awards 2024.
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National Film Awards 2024 Winners List
Here is a table of the complete list of winners from the 70th National Film Awards:
| National Film Awards 2024 Winners List | |
|---|---|
| Category | Winner |
| Best Feature Film | Aattam (Malayalam) |
| Best Director | Sooraj Barjatya (Uunchai) |
| Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Kantara |
| Best Debut Film of a Director | Pramod Kumar, Haryanvi film Fouja |
| Best Actor | Rishab Shetty (Kantara) |
| Best Actress | Nithya Menen (Thiruchitrambalam)Manasi Parekh (Kutch Express) |
| Best Supporting Actor | Pavan Raj Malhotra (Fouja) |
| Best Supporting Actress | Neena Gupta (Uunchai) |
| Best Child Artist | Sreepath (Malikappuram) |
| Best Feature Film promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values | Gujarati film Kutch Express |
| Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic) | Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra |
| Best Screenplay | Anand Ekarshi (Aattam) |
| Best Music Director (Songs) | AR Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan 1) |
| Best Music Direction (Background Music) | Pritam (Brahmastra)AR Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan 1) |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Arijit Singh (Kesariya, Brahmastra) |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Bombay Jayashri (Saudi Vellakka CC.225/2009) |
| Best Lyrics | Naushad Sadar Khan (Fouja) |
| Best Hindi Film | Gulmohar |
| Best Punjabi Film | Baghi Di Dhee |
| Best Kannada Film | KGF 2 |
| Best Malayalam Film | Saudi Vellakka |
| Best Tamil Film | Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 |
| Best Telugu Film | Karthikeya 2 |
| Best Marathi Film | Vaalvi |
| Best Bengali Film | Kaberi Antardhan |
| Best Assamese Film | Emuthi Puthi |
| Best Odiya Film | Daman |
| Best Sound Design | Anand Krishnamoorthi (Ponniyin Selvan 1) |
| Best Choreography | Thiruchitrambalam |
| Best Cinematography | Ravi Varman (Ponniyin Selvan 1) |
| Best Costume Designer | Niki Joshi (Kutch Express) |
| Best Production Design | Aparajito |
| Best Editing | Aattam |
| Best Dialogues | Gulmohar |
| Special Mention | Manoj Bajpayee (Gulmohar) |
Non-Feature Film Category
The following are the winners of the National Film Awards 2024 for the Non-feature film category:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Non-feature Film | Ayena (Mirror) |
| Best Direction (Non-feature film) | From The Shadow |
| Best Debut Non-Feature Film of a Director | Madhyantara by Basti Dinesh Shenoy |
| Best Biographical Film | Aanakhi Ek Mohenjo Daro by Ashok Rane |
| Best Arts Films | Ranga Vibhoga (Kannada)Varsa (Legacy) |
| Best Animation Film | A Coconut Tree by Joshy Benedict |
| Best Book on Cinema | Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography |
| Best Film Critic | Deepak Dua |
| Best Documentary | Murmurs of the Jungle |
| Best Music Direction for Non-feature Film | Vishal Bhardwaj (Fursat) |
The National Film Award ceremony, initially postponed by two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, recently took place. The 69th National Film Awards recognized films released from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. In the previous year, Madhavan’s “Rocketry” won Best Feature Film, while Nikhil Mahajan received the Best Director award for “Godavari.”
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National Film Awards 2024 Winners FAQs
Q.1. When were the 70th National Film Awards 2024 announced?
Ans. The winners were announced on August 16, 2024.
Q.2. Who won the Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards?
Ans. Rishab Shetty won Best Actor for his performance in “Kantara.”
Q.3. Which film won Best Feature Film at the 70th National Film Awards?
Ans. “Aattam” was awarded Best Feature Film.
Q.4. Where was the 70th National Film Awards ceremony held?
Ans. The ceremony was held in New Delhi.
Q.5. What were the main highlights of the 70th National Film Awards?
Ans. Highlights included Rishab Shetty’s Best Actor win, “Aattam” for Best Feature Film, and notable awards in various categories such as Best Director and Best Music Director.
