DON’T MISS OUT: The 71st National Awards winner list 2025

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