Archive · 23 Sep 2026
72nd National Film Awards Honor Winners With Cash Prizes
The 72nd National Film Awards were presented on September 22, 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu gave the awards at a ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
This was the first time in 72 years that the ceremony was held outside Delhi.
The film Article 370 won Best Feature Film.
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award.
Yami Gautam won Best Actress for Article 370.
Anant Nag received a special lifetime contribution award.
Different award categories come with different cash prizes, including Rs.15 lakh for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026.
Article 370 won Best Feature Film, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Yami Gautam won Best Actress in a Leading Role for Article 370.
Anant Nag received the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Swarna Kamal winners receive Rs.3 lakh, Rajat Kamal winners receive Rs.2 lakh, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award carries Rs.15 lakh.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards; Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam and Anant Nag were among the recipients.
- What
- The 72nd National Film Awards were presented, recognizing films and artists with awards and cash prizes.
- When
- September 22, 2026.
- Where
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
- Why
- The ceremony recognized achievements and outstanding contributions in Indian cinema.
- Ceremony
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Date
- September 22, 2026
- Venue
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- Best Feature Film
- Article 370
- Best Actor
- Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan, jointly
- Best Actress
- Yami Gautam for Article 370
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Anant Nag; Rs.15 lakh cash prize