71st National Film Awards 2025 – Full List of Winners Announced
The 71st National Film Awards have been officially announced on August 1, 2025. From long-awaited first-time winners like Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji to deserving honors for regional cinema, this year’s awards brought joy to film lovers across the country. Below is the complete winners list and detailed highlights.
Major Awards
- Best Feature Film: 12th Fail
- Best Actor (Tie): Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
- Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway)
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
- Best Hindi Film: Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
Best Regional Films
- Tamil: Parking
- Telugu: Bhagavanth Kesari
- Malayalam: Ullozhukku
- Gujarati: Vash
Technical & Artistic Excellence
- Best Music Direction: GV Prakash Kumar (Vaathi)
- Best Cinematography: The Kerala Story
- Best Editing: Pookalam
- Best Sound Design: Animal
- Best Action Direction: Hanu-man
- Best Choreography: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Best Supporting Performances
- Best Supporting Actor (Tie): Vijayaraghavan (Pookalam), Somu Bhaskar (Parking)
- Best Supporting Actress (Tie): Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janaki (Vash)
Why is #NationalFilmAwards Trending?
The 2025 National Awards are trending on social media because of landmark wins like Shah Rukh Khan’s first-ever National Award after three decades in cinema, Vikrant Massey’s emotional triumph for 12th Fail, and Rani Mukerji’s long-awaited recognition for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. The celebration of regional cinema also made headlines.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who won Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards 2025?
Answer: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) shared the Best Actor award.
Q2: Which movie was awarded Best Feature Film?
Answer: 12th Fail, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, won Best Feature Film.
Q3: Who won Best Actress in 2025?
Answer: Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for her performance in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.
Q4: What award did Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani win?
Answer: It won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Q5: Which regional films were recognized?
Answer: Tamil (Parking), Telugu (Bhagavanth Kesari), Malayalam (Ullozhukku), and Gujarati (Vash) films won Best Regional Film awards in their respective languages.
