New Delhi, Aug 16: The 70th National Film Awards saw South cinema shine brightly, with several key victories highlighting the achievements of the regional film industry. The winners were announced on Friday by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
Best Feature Film: Aattam
Best Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara
Best Actress: Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam and Manasi Parekh for Kutch Express
Best Director: Sooraj Barjatya for Uunchai
Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta for Uunchai
Best Supporting Actor: Pawan Malhotra for Fouja
Best Hindi Film: Gulmohar
Best Kannada Film: KGF: Chapter 2
Best Music Director: Pritam for Brahmastra
Best Male Playback Singer: Arijit Singh for Brahmastra
Best Malayalam Film: Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009
Best Tamil Film: Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
Best Telugu Film: Kartikeya 2
Best Punjabi Film: Baaghi Di Dhee
Best Odia Film: Daman
Best Marathi Film: Vaalvi
Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara
Best Debut Film: Fouja by Pramod Kumar
Manoj Bajpayee received a special mention for his performance in Gulmohar. The film also won Best Dialogues and was recognized for its strong storytelling. Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1 excelled in technical categories, including Best Cinematography and Best Sound Design.
The winners will be officially honored later this year in a ceremony presided over by the President of India. The awards highlight the diverse and dynamic nature of Indian cinema, with a notable emphasis on South Indian films making significant impacts across various categories.
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