The 70th National Film Awards has once again celebrated the brilliance of Indian cinema, recognizing the incredible talent and creative excellence that continues to captivate audiences. From powerful performances to stunning technical achievements, this year’s awards highlight the best of the best in the industry. Below is the complete list of winners for 2024:
Major Award Categories
- Best Feature Film: Aattam
- Best Actor: Rishab Shetty
- Best Actress: Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh
- Best Director: Sooraj Barjatya
- Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta
- Best Supporting Actor: Pawan Malhotra
- Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara
- Best Debut: Fouja, Pramod Kumar
Regional Film Awards
- Best Telugu Film: Kartikeya 2
- Best Tamil Film: Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
- Best Punjabi Film: Baaghi Di Dhee
- Best Odia Film: Daman
- Best Malayalam Film: Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009
- Best Marathi Film: Vaalvi
- Best Kannada Film: KGF: Chapter 2
- Best Hindi Film: Gulmohar
Special Mentions
- Manoj Bajpayee: Gulmohar
- Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury: Kalikhan
Technical Awards
- Best Action Direction: KGF: Chapter 2
- Best Choreography: Tiruchitrabalam
- Best Lyrics: Fouja
- Best Music Director: Pritam (Songs), AR Rahman (Background Score)
- Best Makeup: Aparajito
- Best Costumes: Kutchh Express
- Best Production Design: Aparajito
- Best Editing: Aattam
- Best Sound Design: Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
- Best Screenplay: Aattam
- Best Dialogues: Gulmohar
- Best Cinematography: Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
- Best Female Playback: Saudi Velakka
- Best Female Playback: Brahmastra
A Celebration of Excellence
This year’s National Film Awards brought together an incredible array of talent from across the country. From debut directors making their mark to seasoned actors delivering unforgettable performances, the winners have set new benchmarks in their respective categories.
