Honouring the finest achievements in Indian cinema, the 71st National Film Awards 2025 celebrated creativity, diversity, and storytelling brilliance. From standout performances to technical innovations, the event showcased the evolving strength of Indian films. The 71st National Film Awards 2025 Winners list underscores the power of regional and mainstream cinema to captivate audiences and inspire future filmmakers. This year’s winners represent the rich cultural heritage and modern perspectives that continue to shape the landscape of Indian filmmaking worldwide.
71st National Film Awards 2025 winners
The list of 71st National Film Awards 2025 winners showcases the incredible diversity and talent within Indian cinema. This year’s honors span across multiple languages and categories, celebrating outstanding performances, visionary direction, and exceptional technical work.
Complete List of 71st National Film Awards winners list 2025
From the critically acclaimed 12th Fail earning Best Feature Film to Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey sharing the Best Actor title, the awards recognized both mainstream blockbusters and impactful regional films. These winners reflect the evolving landscape of Indian filmmaking, where creativity, culture, and innovation continue to thrive.
Category | Award / Recognition | Winner |
Major Awards | Best Feature Film | 12th Fail (Hindi) |
Best Director | Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) | |
Best Actor | Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) | |
Best Actress | Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway) | |
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani | |
Best Hindi Film | Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery | |
Best Telugu Film | Bhagavanth Kesari | |
Best Malayalam Film | Parking | |
Best Tamil Film | Animal | |
Best Kannada Film | 2018: Everyone Is a Hero | |
Best Marathi Film | Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai | |
Best Bengali Film | Flowering Man | |
Best Assamese Film | The Last Leaf | |
Acting Honors | Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Vijayaraghavan (Parking) |
Best Supporting Actor (Female) | Urvashi (Parking) | |
Best Child Artist | Sreeleela (Bhagavanth Kesari) | |
Best Male Playback Singer | P.V.N.S. Rohit (Baby, Telugu) | |
Best Female Playback Singer | Shilpa Rao (Jawan) | |
Best Dialogue Writing | Manoj Bajpayee (Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai) | |
Technical Awards | Best Cinematography | M. S. Prabhu (Animal) |
Best Editing | Midhun Murali (Parking) | |
Best Art Direction | Mohan Das (2018: Everyone Is a Hero) | |
Best Sound Design | Animal | |
Best Makeup & Costume Design | Sam Bahadur | |
Best Visual Effects | Hanu-Man | |
Lifetime Achievement | Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Mohanlal |