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India’s 72nd National Film Awards Highlight Diverse Cinema

The 72nd National Film Awards honored outstanding achievements in Indian cinema across feature films, short films, and writing on cinema.

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Key Points

7 points
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Best Feature Film: ‘Article 370’

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Best Actress: Yami Gautam

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Best Actor (shared): Mammootty (Malayalam) and Kartik Aaryan (Hindi)

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Best Direction: Rajkumar Periasamy for ‘Amaran’ (Tamil)

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Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: ‘Kalki 2898 AD’

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Best Children’s Film: ‘35 – Chinna Katha Kaadu’ (Telugu)

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President of India will hand out the awards on 22 September 2026 in Gujarat

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Summary

‘Article 370’ received the Best Feature Film award, and Yami Gautam won Best Actress for the same movie.

Best Actor awards were shared by Mammootty for the Malayalam film ‘Bramayugam’ and Kartik Aaryan for the Hindi film ‘Chandu Champion’.

The ceremony recognized works in multiple languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Marathi, Santhali and more, showcasing India’s cultural diversity.

President of India will present the awards on 22 September 2026 in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
feature film
a full‑length movie, usually longer than an hour
non‑feature film
a shorter movie, such as a documentary or short film
juror
a person who judges and decides the winners
documentary
a factual film that presents real events or information
wholesome
good for the mind and heart, suitable for all ages
regional
relating to a specific part of the country
subtitles
written translations displayed at the bottom of the screen
honour
a special recognition or award for achievement
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