The National Film Awards celebrates exceptional talent in Indian Cinema, it embraces India’s cultural diversity and richness and appreciates the art form that bring the audience together. It’s one of the most prestigious awards for performance, filmmaking, creativity and music. Maithili Bachani goes through the winners list for The National Awards of 2025.
Best Film: 12th Fail
Best Debut Film: Aatmapamphlet
Best Director: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Best Actor
Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan)
Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
Best Actress
Rani Mukerji – Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway
Best Supporting Actors:
- Urvashi – Ullozhukku
- Janki Bodiwala – Vash
- Vijayaraghavan – Pookalam
- Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar – Parking
Best Direction: Sudipto Sen – The Kerala Story
Best Cinematography: Prasanthanu Mohapatra – The Kerala Story
Best Editing: Midhun Murali – Pookkaalam
Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani – Sirf Ek Bandha Kaafi Hai
Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant (Dindhora Baje Re – Rocky Aur Rani)
Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam – Ooru Palleturu – Balagam
Best Music Direction:
- GV Prakash Kumar – Vaathi
- Harshavardhan Rameshwar – Animal
Best Playback Singer:
- Female: Shilpa Rao – Chaliya – Jawan
- Male: Rohit – Premisthunna – Baby