South films and stars shine; Rishab Shetty, KGF 2, Ponniyin Selvan I lead the pack; Brahmastra, Uunchai win big

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners of the prestigious 70th National Film Awards 2024 on Friday. The winners, including the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, will be feted by President Droupadi Murmu on October 2024. One look at the winners and it is evident that South Indian films and stars are on the forefront when it comes to the top honours. Awarded for his performance in the film Kantara, Rishab Shetty has been announced the Best Actor, while filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya is honored with the Best Director award for the film Uunchai. Also Read – Kantara fame Rishab Shetty’s THESE films prove why he is here to stay and slay

The Best Actress honour has two actresses, just like last year (Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon) and this year, at the 70th National Film Awards 2024 it is won by Nithya Menen and Mansi Parekh for their outstanding performances in Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express respectively. Manoj Bajpayee, who is a force to reckon with on the big screen as well as the OTT space, won a Special Mention award for his direct to OTT film Gulmohar, It is also named the Best Hindi Film. Also Read – Kantara: Chapter 1: Here’s how Rishab Shetty is ensuring the prequel is bigger, better than Kantara  

70th National Film Awards winners

The 70th National Film Awards, held on Friday, showcased the best of South Indian cinema and honored outstanding talent across various categories. This is an important update from entertainment news. Here are the winners: Also Read – Kantara A Legend Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty gives major update on shooting schedule

Best Actor – Rishab Shetty’s remarkable performance in Kantara earned him the coveted Best Actor award.

Best Director – Sooraj Barjatya was recognized as the Best Director for his work on Uunchai.

Best Actress – Nithya Menen and Mansi Parekh stole the spotlight, winning the Best Actress award for their exceptional performances in Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express, respectively.

Best Feature Film – Attam (Malayalam)

Best Supporting Actress– Neena Gupta for Uunchai

Best Supporting Actor – Pavan Raj Malhotra for Fouja

Best Music Direction– Pritam (Brahmastra) and AR Rahman (Ponniyin Selvan Part 1)

Best Child Artist – Sreepath for Malikappuram

Best Cinematography – Ravi Varmam for Ponniyin Selvan 1

Best Screenplay – Anand Ekarshi for Aatam

Best Dialogue Writer – Arpita Mukherjee and Rahul V Chittela for Gulmohar

Best Production Design – Ananda Addhya for Aparajito

Best Action Choreography – Anbariv for KGF Chapter 2

Best Make-Up Artist – Somnath Kundu for Aparajito

Best Costume Design – Niki Joshi for Kutch Express

Best Lyrics – Naushad Sadar Khan for ‘Salaami’ in Fouja

Best Male Playback Singer – Arijit Singh for ‘Kesariya’ from Brahmastra: Part 1 – Shiva

Best Female Playback Singer – Bombay Jayashri for ‘Chaayum Veyil’ from Saudi Vellakka

Best Choreography – Jani Master and Sathish Krishnan for ‘Megham Karukatha’ in Thiruchitrambalam

Best Sound Design – Anand Krishnamoorthy for Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1

Best Editing – Mahesh Bhuvanend for Aattam

Special Mention – Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee received a Special Mention for his role in Gulmohar, which also clinched the title of Best Hindi Film.

Special Mention (Feature Film)

Best Feature Film In Assamese – Emuthi Puthi by Kulanandini Mahanta

Best Feature Film In Bengali – Kaberi Antardhan by Kaushik Gangula

Best Feature Film In Hindi – Gulmohar by Rahul V. Chittella

Best Feature Film In Kannada – KGF Chapter 2 by Prashanth Neel

Best Feature Film In Malayalam – Saudi Vellakka by Tharun Moorthy

Best Feature Film In Marathi – Vaalvi by Paresh Mokashi

Best Feature Film In Punjabi – Baghi Di Dhee by Mukesh Gautam

Best Feature Film In Tamil – Ponniyin Selvan Part 1, by Mani Ratnam

Best Feature Film In Telugu – Karthikeya 2, Chandoo Mondeti

Best Film in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic – Brahmastra: Part 1 – Shiva, by Ayan Mukherji

Best Feature Film promoting National, Social, and Environmental Values – Kutch Express by Viral Shah

Non-feature films categories

Best Non-Feature Film – Ayena by Siddhant Sarin

Best Documentary – Murmurs of the Jungle

Best Animated Film – A Coconut Tree by Joshy Benedict

Best Non-Feature Film Direction – From The Shadow by Miriam Chandy Menacherry

Best Non-Feature Film Music Direction – Vishal Bharadwaj for Fursat (Leisure)

Best Book On Cinema – Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography by Anirudha Bhattacharjee and Parthiv Dhar

Best Film Critic – Deepak Dua (Hindi)

Best Music – Pritam’s soulful compositions in the Hindi film Brahmastra secured the Best Music award.

Best Kannada Film – The blockbuster KGF Chapter 2, starring Yash, claimed the National Film Award for Best Kannada Film. Additionally, it excelled in the Best Stunt Choreography and Best Action Direction categories.

Tamil Excellence – Filmmaker Mani-Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan 1 was crowned the Best Tamil film.

Previous Winners – At the 69th National Film Awards, stars like Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, and Pankaj Tripathi shone bright, with films like Rocketry: The Nambi Effect and RRR leading the pack.

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Legacy and Vision – Since its inception in 1954, the National Film Awards have celebrated Indian cinema’s diversity and creativity. The government’s commitment to promoting art and culture on a national scale remains unwavering.

Stay tuned for the grand awards ceremony in October 2024, where President Droupadi Murmu will honor the winners, including the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

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