The 72nd National Film Awards is announced to be held in 2026 for the year 2024, which means the award ceremony will celebrate excellence in the best Indian cinema and movies of the year 2024. However, the awards date, time, and venue have yet to be announced.
The National Film Awards is one of the most prestigious award ceremonies held every year to recognize the exceptional talents in the Indian film industry. The Hon’ble President of India presents the awards, culminating in showcasing award-winning films for the public.
If you want to grab the latest data on the upcoming 72nd National Film Awards 2026, then explore this guide and know all the details, including date, venue, submissions, and more.
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72nd National Film Awards 2026 Date & Venue
| Event | 72nd National Film Awards 2026 |
| Date | Not Known |
| Time | NA |
| Venue | Mumbai |
72nd National Film Awards 2024 – Submissions Open
Entries or submissions are now open for the 72nd National Film Awards (NFA), 2024. Filmmakers, writers can submit their feature films, Non-feature films, and Best Writing on Cinema through the online portal from 10th October to 31st October 2025 (till 5:00 P.M.).
For more guidelines and eligibility criteria, visit the National Film Awards official website.
For submitting their films, short films, and non-feature films, filmmakers and writers can submit their films on the National Film Development Corporation Limited (NFDC) website.
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National Film Awards Categories
The National Film Awards recognize outstanding work in the Indian film industry, showcasing achievements in acting, direction, music, production, and other key areas. The awards are presented in multiple categories, including:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Direction
- Best Actor & Best Actress
- Best Cinematography
- Best Screenplay
- Best Music Direction
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72nd National Film Awards 2026 Nominations
72nd National Film Awards 2026 Nominations are not yet available because submissions are still open and will close on October 31, 2025, with hard copies due by November 6, 2025.
Filmmakers are currently invited to submit their Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, and Best Writing on Cinema for the awards, which honor films from 2024.
72nd National Film Awards 2026 Winners List
The National Film Awards 2026 winners are yet to be announced as the main award ceremony, National Film Awards 2026, has yet to be held. Look below the previous year’s National Film Award winners and relive the unforgettable moments again.
| Category | Winner(s) | Film(s) |
| Best Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey | Jawan12th Fail |
| Best Actress | Rani Mukerji | Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway |
| Best Supporting Actor | Vijayaraghavan Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar | PookkalamParking |
| Best Supporting Actress | UrvashiJanaki Bodiwala | UllozhukkuVash |
| Best Feature Film | – | 12th Fail |
| Best Film in Hindi | – | Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery |
| Best Film in Telugu | – | Bhagavanth Kesari |
| Best Film in Tamil | – | Parking |
| Best Film in Punjabi | – | Godday Godday Chaa |
| Best Film in Odia | – | Pushkara |
| Best Film in Marathi | – | Shyamchi Aai |
| Best Film in Malayalam | – | Ullozhukku |
| Best Film in Kannada | – | Kandeelu: The Ray of Hope |
| Best Film in Gujarati | – | Vash |
| Best Film in Bengali | – | Deep Fridge |
| Best Film in Assamese | – | Rongatapu 1982 |
| Best Direction | Sudipto Sen | The Kerala Story |
| Best Choreography | Vaibhavi Merchant | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |
| Best Action Direction | Nandu and Prudhvi | Hanu-Man |
| Best Lyrics | Kasarla Shyam | Balagam |
| Best Music Direction | G.V. Prakash Kumar (Songs)Harshavardhan Rameshwar (BGM) | VaathiAnimal |
| Best Male Playback Singer | P.V.N. S. Rohit | Baby |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shilpa Rao | Jawan |
| Best Cinematography | Prasanthanu Mohapatra | The Kerala Story |
| Best Editing | Midhun Murali | Pookkaalam |
| Best Sound Design | Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan | Animal |
| Best Production Design | Mohandas | 2018 – Everyone is a Hero |
| Best Make-up | Shrikanth Desai | Sam Bahadur |
| Best Costume Designer | Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi | Sam Bahadur |
| Special Mention | M.R. Radhakrishnan(Re-recording mixer) | Animal |
FAQs on 72nd National Film Awards
Q1. What are the National Film Awards?
The National Film Awards (NFA) are one of the most prestigious film awards in India, established in 1954. The awards recognize excellence in Indian cinema across various categories and are presented by the Hon’ble President of India.
Q2. Who presents the National Film Awards?
The awards are presented by the Hon’ble President of India in a grand ceremony, followed by public screenings of the award-winning films.
Q4. What are the different categories of the National Film Awards?
The awards are given in three main sections :
• Feature Films – Recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements across various categories.
• Non-Feature Films – Honoring short films and documentaries.
• Best Writing on Cinema – Encouraging the study, appreciation, and critical analysis of cinema.
• Best Book on Cinema – Recognizes books that provide deep insights into cinema.
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