The National Film Awards stand as one of the most prestigious honours in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of India, these awards celebrate outstanding achievements in filmmaking. They recognize excellence across a wide range of categories, including the best films, performances, and technical contributions across various languages and genres.
What sets the National Film Awards apart is their reputation for an unbiased, merit-based selection process. Only films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year qualify for consideration. A jury appointed by the Directorate of Film Festivals reviews submissions and recommends winners.
The awards are then presented by the President of India, making them a highly respected accolade among filmmakers and actors alike.Below is the full list of winners for the 71st National Film Awards 2025, highlighting the top honours such as Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and more.
Full List of 71st National Film Awards Winners (2025)
| Category | Winner(s) | Film(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Best Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey | Jawan, 12th Fail |
| Best Actress | Rani Mukerji | Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway |
| Best Supporting Actor | Vijayaraghavan, Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar | Pookkalam, Parking |
| Best Supporting Actress | Urvashi, Janaki Bodiwala | Ullozhukku, Vash |
| 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) | Vaathi, Animal |
| 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 |
