The National Film Awards are one of the most prestigious honours in Indian cinema. These awards are presented by the Government of India every year to honour excellence in filmmaking. These awards recognise the best films, performances and technical achievements across various languages and genres.
Unlike other awards, the National Film Awards are known for their fair and merit-based selection process. Only films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between 1 January and 31 December of the previous year are eligible. The awards are announced by a jury appointed by the Directorate of Film Festivals and presented by the President of India. Winning a National Film Award is considered an outstanding achievement for both filmmakers and actors.
National Film Awards 2025 Winners List
| Category | Winner(s) | Film(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Best Actor |
|
|
| Best Actress | Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway | |
| Best Supporting Actor |
|
|
| Best Supporting Actress |
|
|
| 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) | VaathiAnimal |
| 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 |
About the Author:
Ravi Thakur
Ravi Thakur is a seasoned writer specializing in SEO-driven sports content. With expertise in crafting engaging blogs, news articles, and entertainment pieces, Ravi brings a unique perspective to the world of sports journalism.
His skills extend beyond insightful analysis, as he is adept at keeping sports enthusiasts informed by regularly updating points tables and schedules for major events in football and cricket.Ravi Thakur's passion for sports and his knack for blending SEO principles with compelling writing make him a go-to source for those seeking a dynamic and informative sports content experience.
