National Film Awards 2024 Winners: No Cash Prize For Manoj? See Rishab, Neena & Other Winners' Prize Money

National Film Awards 2024 Winners Prize Money: Finally it's the day where the honorable President of India, Droupadi Murmu will felicitate the top talents of the Indian cinema for their outstanding contributions in the last years. The winners list was announced back in August this year. The grand award ceremony is being held today (October 8) at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.

For those unversed, Feature and Non-Feature films certified the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) between 2st January 2022 nd 31st December 2022 were eligible for the 70th National Film Awards category. The award ceremony was originally supposed to be held in March 2023 but got postponed after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Have you guys ever wondered what do the winners get Besides medals and certificates, the National Film Award winners also take home a hefty amount of prize ,,omey. yes, you read that right!

Dadasaheb Phalke Winner - Rs 15 Lakhs

Veteran actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards. According to reports, the 'Disco Dancer' actor will be honoured with the top cinematic honour in the country along with the prize money of Rs 15 LAKHS! Yes, you read that right!

Swarna Kamal Winners - Rs 3 Lakhs Each

Followed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, we have the Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) winners who will receive Rs 3 lakh each as prize money.

Check out the winners below:

1) Best Film: Attam (Director: Anand Ekarshi, Producer: Ajith Joy)

2) Best Debut Film of a Director: Fouja (Director: Pramod Kumar)

3) Best Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara (Producer: Vijay Kiragandur, Director: Rishab Shetty)

4) Best Direction: Uunchai (Director: Sooraj Barjatya)

5) Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic): Brahmastra-Part 1: Shiva (Production Houses: Dharma Productions, Prime Focus, Starlight Pictures; Director: Ayan Mukerji)

Rajat Kamal - Rs 2 lakhs

Next up we have the Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) winners who will receive Rs 2 lakhs each as prize money.

1) Best Actor in a Leading Role: Rishab Shetty

2) Best Actress in a Leading Role: Nithya Menen, Manasi Parekh (shared)

3) Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Pavan Raj Malhotra

4) Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Neena Gupta

5) Best Child Artist: Sreepath

6) Best Male Playback Singer: Arijit Singh

7) Best Female Playback Singer: Bombay Jayashri

8) Best Cinematography: Ravi Varman

9) Best Music Direction: Pritam, AR Rahman

Actor Manoj Bajpayee and music director Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury won't be receiving any prize money as they were honored in the 'Special Mention' category.