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

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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 Mystery
Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari
Best Tamil Film: Parking
Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhokku
Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu: The Ray of Hope
Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge
Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai
Best Odia Film: Pushkara
Best Assamese Film: Rangatapu 1982
Best Gujarati Film: Vash
Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa

Technical and Artistic Awards

Best Cinematography: The Kerala Story
Best Editing: Pookalam
Best Sound Design: Animal
Best Production Design: 2018: Everyone is a Hero
Best Action Direction: Hanu-man
Best Choreography: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani
Best Music Direction (Songs): Vaathi
Best Lyrics: Balagam
Best Make-up and Costume Design: Sam Bahadur
Best Female Playback Singer: Jawan
Best Male Playback Singer: Baby
Special 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.

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Nillohit Bagchi