President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 70th National Film Awards ceremony on October 8, 2024, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The event celebrated excellence in Indian cinema, with veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his decades-long contributions to the industry. The ceremony honored numerous talents, highlighting their outstanding achievements and contributions to the growth and success of Indian film.
Best Actress: Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh (joint winners)
Best Feature Film: Aattam (Malayalam)
Best Director: Sooraj Barjatya for Uunchai
Best Popular Film: Kantara
Best Music Director: A.R. Rahman for Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1
Best Supporting Actress – Neena Gupta
Best Supporting Actor – Pawan Malhotra
Best Debut – Fouja, Pramod Kumar
Best Telugu Film – Kartikeya 2
Best Punjabi Film – Baaghi Di Dhee
Best Odia Film – Daman
Best Malayalam Film – Soudi Velakka CC.225/2009
Best Marathi Film – Vaalvi
Best Kannada Film – KGF: Chapter 2
Best Hindi Film – Gulmohar
Special Mentions – Manoj Bajpayee in Gulmohar, and Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury for Kalikhan
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 – Soudi Velakka CC.225/2009
Best Female Playback – Brahmastra
Other notable winners include Brahmastra Part 1 for VFX and Ponniyin Selvan in several technical categories.
The National Film Awards continue to be the country’s highest honor for films, promoting artistic expression and regional cinema, while acknowledging commercial successes. Notably, 'Kantara' emerged as a significant winner, with its lead Rishab Shetty taking Best Actor and the film securing the Best Popular Film Award. The Malayalam-language film 'Aattam' was another highlight, earning the coveted Best Feature Film honor for its storytelling and direction.
Technical excellence was also celebrated, with 'Brahmastra Part 1' securing recognition for its visual effects. A.R. Rahman’s iconic music composition for 'Ponniyin Selvan' added yet another feather to his cap, underlining his lasting impact on Indian cinema.
This year’s awards showcase the dynamic range of Indian filmmaking, bridging traditional narratives with cutting-edge technology, while honoring performances that resonate across the nation’s cultural spectrum.
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