Why in News? (72nd National Film Awards 2026 Overview)
72nd National Film Awards Announcement
- Premier National Honor: The 72nd National Film Awards honored films certified by CBFC in the calendar year 2024.
- Best Feature Film: Hindi film 'Article 370' directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale won Best Feature Film.
- Best Actor: Jointly awarded to Kartik Aaryan ('Chandu Champion') and Mammootty ('Bramayugam').
- Best Actress: Yami Gautam won Best Actress for 'Article 370'.
Complete 72nd National Film Awards Winners Table
Comprehensive breakdown of major categories at the 72nd National Film Awards:
| Award Category | Winner Athlete / Film | Language / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film | Article 370 (Dir: Aditya Suhas Jambhale) | Hindi |
| Best Actor (Joint) | Kartik Aaryan ('Chandu Champion') & Mammootty ('Bramayugam') | Hindi & Malayalam |
| Best Actress | Yami Gautam ('Article 370') | Hindi |
| Best Director | Rajkumar Periasamy ('Amaran') | Tamil |
| Best Popular Film | Kalki 2898 AD (Dir: Nag Ashwin) | Telugu |
| Best Hindi Film | Srikanth (Dir: Tushar Hiranandani) | Hindi |
| Best Debut Director | Randeep Hooda ('Swatantrya Veer Savarkar') | Hindi |
Difference Between National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards
National Film Awards vs Filmfare Awards Comparison
| Feature | National Film Awards | Filmfare Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Organizer | Government of India (Ministry of I&B / NFDC) | Times Group (Filmfare Magazine) |
| Type | Official State National Honor | Private Media Industry Award |
| Jury | Independent Government-Appointed Jury | Popular Public Vote + Panel Jury |
| Scope | All 30+ Certified Languages in India | Primarily Hindi (Bollywood) & Regional Variants |
| Trophy | Swarn Kamal (Golden Lotus) & Rajat Kamal | The Black Lady Statuette |
History of National Film Awards, Dadasaheb Phalke Award & Cash Prizes
- Inception in 1954: Established in 1954 as 'State Awards for Films'.
- First Winner: Marathi movie 'Shyamchi Aai' won the inaugural President's Gold Medal in 1954.
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award: India's highest film honor instituted in 1969. First recipient: Devika Rani. Award includes Swarn Kamal and ₹10 Lakh cash prize.
High-Yield Revision Highlights for MPPSC & UPSC
- Best Feature Film 72nd NFA: 'Article 370'.
- Best Actor Joint: Kartik Aaryan & Mammootty.
- Best Actress: Yami Gautam.
Practice Questions
1Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?
2Which actor won the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards for 'Chandu Champion'?
3Who won the Best Actress award at the 72nd National Film Awards for 'Article 370'?
4Under which Union Ministry are the National Film Awards organized?
5Which was the first film to win the President's Gold Medal at the 1st National Film Awards in 1954?
6In which year was India's highest cinema honor 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award' instituted?
7What is the primary difference between National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards?
8Which movie won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 72nd National Film Awards?
