Highlights from the 72nd National Film Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Indian Cinema

The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated remarkable achievements in Indian cinema, with Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan winning Best Actor awards. Yami Gautam was recognized as Best Actress. Suriya shared his heartfelt congratulations to the winners, highlighting the importance of excellence in filmmaking. This year's awards showcased a variety of outstanding films, including Article 370 and Soorarai Pottru. Join us as we explore the winners and the impact of their work on the industry.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 20, 2026, 13:49 IST

Winners of the 72nd National Film Awards Announced

The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were revealed on July 18, 2026, in New Delhi. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan were honored with the Best Actor awards for their remarkable performances in Bramayugam and Chandu Champion, respectively. Yami Gautam was awarded Best Actress for her role in Article 370. The jury recognized numerous exceptional works during this prestigious event.

Suriya's Heartfelt Congratulations

Suriya Congratulates 72nd National Film Awards Winners

Suriya, a celebrated Tamil actor and previous National Film Award winner, expressed his congratulations to the awardees via his social media account. He shared a touching message stating, “Many congratulations to all the winners of the #72ndNationalFilmAwards. Heartfelt wishes to my seniors and friends. Your pursuit of excellence enriches the world of Indian cinema.” Known for his impactful performances in films like Jai Bhim and Soorarai Pottru, Suriya is a beloved figure in the industry.

Overview of the Award Winners

Meet Winners Of 72nd National Film Awards

Returning to the 72nd National Film Awards, Mammootty has now joined the ranks of Amitabh Bachchan by securing his fourth Best Actor award. His previous wins were for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Mathilukal, Ponthan Mada, Vidheyan, and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Meanwhile, both Kartik Aaryan and Yami Gautam celebrated their first wins in the Best Actor and Actress categories, respectively. Yami’s film Article 370 also clinched the Best Feature Film award. Rajkummar Rao’s Srikanth was recognized as the best Hindi feature film, while Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD was awarded Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, featuring stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Prabhas. Randeep Hooda’s Swatantrya Veer Savarkar was honored as Best Debut Film, and Rajkumar Periyasamy received the Best Director award for Amaran. Dhanush earned a special mention for his role in Captain Miller.

Suriya's Upcoming Projects

About Suriya

Looking ahead, Suriya is set to appear in Vishwanath And Sons and Suriya 47. His latest film, Karuppu, has emerged as a significant success in the Tamil film industry, and fans are eagerly anticipating his forthcoming projects.