71st National Film Awards Ceremony
The 71st National Film Awards ceremony was held on September 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu took the stage to honor the winners. This special evening celebrated the best of Indian cinema from 2023, uniting legendary figures and fresh talent alike. A highlight of the night was Malayalam superstar Mohanlal receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, while films such as 12th Fail, Jawan, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, and Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery took home significant accolades.
71st National Film Awards Ceremony Highlights
- Mohanlal – Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Best Feature Film – 12th Fail
- Best Hindi Film – Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
- Best Actor – Shah Rukh Khan & Vikrant Massey
- Best Actress – Rani Mukerji
Complete Winners List of the 71st National Film Awards (2023)
| Category | Winner(s) | Film(s) / Remarks |
| Lifetime Achievement (Dadasaheb Phalke Award) | Mohanlal | |
| Best Feature Film | 12th Fail | |
| Best Actor (Leading Role) | Shah Rukh Khan & Vikrant Massey (shared) | SRK for Jawan, Vikrant for 12th Fail |
| Best Actress (Leading Role) | Rani Mukerji | Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway |
| Best Director | Sudipto Sen | The Kerala Story |
| Best Supporting Actor | Vijayaraghavan; Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar | Vijayaraghavan for Pookkalam, M. S. Bhaskar for Parking |
| Best Supporting Actress | Urvashi; Janki Bodiwala | Urvashi for Ullozhukku, Janki Bodiwala for Vash |
| Best Film in Hindi | Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery | |
| Best Film in Telugu | Bhagavanth Kesari | |
| Best Film in Tamil | Parking | |
| Best Film in Malayalam | Ullozhukku | |
| Best Film in Marathi | Shyamchi Aai | |
| Best Film in Odia | Pushkara | |
| Best Film in Kannada | Kandeelu: The Ray of Hope | |
| Best Film in Gujarati | Vash | |
| Best Film in Bengali | Deep Fridge | |
| Best Non‑Feature Film | Flowering Man | |
| Best Critic (Film Critic Award) | Utpal Datta |