71st National Film Awards full winners list: Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey share Best Actor title, 12th Fail wins Best Feature Film

Nillohit Bagchi | Aug 01, 2025, 21:16 IST

Highlight of the story: The 71st National Film Awards have finally been announced, honouring some of the best performances and films across Indian cinema. With surprises, emotional wins, and well-deserved recognition, this year’s list has something for every film lover. Here's a full breakdown of who took home the prestigious awards.

The 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1, 2025, in New Delhi. The awards, which celebrate the best in Indian cinema, were handed over after the jury submitted their final report to Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L. Murugan. A press conference followed, revealing the full winners list.

Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) shared the Best Actor title, while Rani Mukerji bagged Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway. The Best Hindi Film award went to Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery, with wins also coming in for Animal, Pookalam, and Vaathi.

Check out the full list down below.

Top acting honours in 71st National Film Awards

Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway)Best Supporting Actor: Vijayaraghavan (Pookalam), Muthupettai (Parking)Best Supporting Actress: Urvashi (Ullozhokku), Janaki (Vash)

Best Feature Films by Language

Best Hindi Film: Kathal: A Jackfruit MysteryBest Telugu Film: Bhagavanth KesariBest Tamil Film: ParkingBest Malayalam Film: UllozhokkuBest Kannada Film: Kandeelu: The Ray of HopeBest Bengali Film: Deep FridgeBest Marathi Film: Shyamchi AaiBest Odia Film: PushkaraBest Assamese Film: Rangatapu 1982Best Gujarati Film: VashBest Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa

Technical and Artistic Awards

Best Cinematography: The Kerala StoryBest Editing: PookalamBest Sound Design: AnimalBest Production Design: 2018: Everyone is a HeroBest Action Direction: Hanu-manBest Choreography: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaniBest Music Direction (Songs): VaathiBest Lyrics: BalagamBest Make-up and Costume Design: Sam BahadurBest Female Playback Singer: JawanBest Male Playback Singer: BabySpecial Mention (Re-recording Mixer): Animal – M. R. Radhakrishnan

A big night for storytelling and strong women leads

This year’s awards highlighted stories led by powerful female characters and socially relevant themes. From Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway to Kathal, women were at the heart of some of the most recognised films. The mix of fresh talent and seasoned stars made this year’s honours feel well-balanced.