Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Gujarat to Host 72nd National Film Awards Ceremony
The National Film Awards are important prizes for Indian movies.
This year, the ceremony will happen in Gujarat instead of New Delhi.
It will take place on September 22 at Ekta Nagar, near the Statue of Unity.
President Droupadi Murmu will give out the awards.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will also attend.
The prizes are for films released in 2024.
Article 370 was named Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam won Best Actress.
Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan will share the Best Actor award.
About 1,000 people are expected to attend.
The 72nd National Film Awards will be held on September 22 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity.
President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards during a three-day Gujarat visit beginning September 21.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state minister Jitu Vaghani are expected to attend the ceremony.
The awards will recognise achievements in films released in 2024, including feature films, non-feature films and writing on cinema.
Nearly 1,000 guests are expected at a temporary venue being prepared at the Statue of Unity complex.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards, with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister Jitu Vaghani also expected to attend.
- What
- The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held outside New Delhi for the first time in Gujarat’s history, according to the state government.
- When
- The ceremony is scheduled for September 22; President Murmu’s Gujarat visit will begin on September 21 and last three days.
- Where
- The ceremony will take place at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, at the Statue of Unity complex.
- Why
- The event will honour achievements in Indian cinema, including films released in 2024.
- Ceremony date
- September 22
- Venue
- Ekta Nagar, at the Statue of Unity complex in Gujarat
- Presiding official
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Awards coverage
- Feature films, non-feature films and writing on cinema
- Best Feature Film
- Article 370
- Best Actress
- Yami Gautam for Article 370
- Expected attendance
- Nearly 1,000 people