National
Film
Awards
2023:
The
eagerly
awaited
National
Film
Awards
for
2021
are
scheduled
to
be
revealed
this
evening
during
a
press
event
in
New
Delhi.
According
to
the
reports,
contenders
for
the
Best
Actor
award
include
Biju
Menon,
Joju
George,
and
Madhavan.
In
the
race
for
the
Best
Actress
accolade,
the
competition
intensifies
as
Alia
Bhatt
and
Kangana
Ranaut
vie
for
the
title.
Alia
Bhatt's
remarkable
portrayal
in
'Gangubai
Kathiawadi'
positions
her
as
a
top
contender,
while
Kangana
Ranaut's
performance
in
'Thalaivi'
adds
to
her
chances.
National
Film
Awards
this
year
marks
a
significant
face-off
between
regional
cinema
and
the
glitz
of
Bollywood,
as
Malayalam
films
make
a
strong
contender
for
the
coveted
awards.
Movies
such
as
Nayattu,
Minnal
Murali,
and
Meppadiyan
from
the
Malayalam
industry
are
poised
to
challenge
the
dominance
of
their
Hindi
counterparts.
Sources
within
the
industry
suggest
that
the
Malayalam
film
Nayattu
might
create
a
defining
moment
for
acclaimed
actor
Joju
George,
positioning
him
as
a
strong
contender
for
the
Best
Actor
award.
Directed
by
R
Madhavan,
"Rocketry:
The
Nambi
Effect" is
another
notable
contender
across
various
categories,
with
its
eyes
on
the
Best
Actor
prize.
Biju
Menon
has
a
chance
to
win
the
Best
Actor
award
for
his
performance
in
the
mystery
drama
film
directed
by
Sanu
John
Varghese.
The
musical
arena
is
not
to
be
overlooked,
with
maestro
Keeravani
anticipated
to
clinch
the
Best
Music
Direction
award
for
his
captivating
compositions
in
the
internationally
acclaimed
movie
"RRR,"
directed
by
SS
Rajamouli.
Meanwhile,
"Minnal
Murali," directed
by
Basil
Joseph,
holds
promise
for
multiple
awards,
adding
to
the
growing
prestige
of
Malayalam
cinema.
The
prestigious
Best
Malayalam
Film
Award
holds
its
share
of
intrigue,
with
notable
mentions
including
"Home,"
"Aavasavyuham,"
"Chavittu," and
"Meppadiyan"
making
it
to
the
final
selection.
The
competition
is
fierce,
and
the
contenders
are
all
worthy
representatives
of
the
Malayalam
film
industry.
Nayattu:
A
Gripping
Tale
Nayattu,
a
riveting
2021
Indian
political
survival
thriller,
directed
and
co-produced
by
Martin
Prakkat
and
penned
by
Shahi
Kabir,
emerges
as
a
standout
contender.
Released
on
April
8,
2021,
the
film
garnered
widespread
acclaim
for
its
masterful
direction
and
the
exceptional
performances
of
the
cast,
notably
Joju
George's
compelling
acting.
The
movie
even
secured
a
place
in
India's
shortlist
for
the
Best
International
Film
category
at
the
94th
Academy
Awards,
underlining
its
international
acclaim.
The
Telugu
remake,
titled
"Kota
Bommali"
(2023),
further
exemplifies
its
impact.
The
ensemble
cast
of
Nayattu
features
Kunchako
Boban,
Joju
George,
and
Nimisha
Sajayan
in
lead
roles,
with
supporting
contributions
from
Jaffar
Idukki,
Anil
Nedumangad,
and
Hakkim
Shajahan.
In
Nayattu,
the
gripping
narrative
revolves
around
three
police
officers
who
unwittingly
become
pawns
in
the
hands
of
unscrupulous
politicians
during
a
politically
charged
election
period.
Framed
in
a
dubious
incident,
they
find
themselves
on
the
run,
evading
arrest,
and
confronting
the
precarious
intersection
of
power
and
justice.
The
film's
resonance
lies
in
its
portrayal
of
the
struggle
for
integrity
within
a
complex
web
of
political
manipulation.
As
the
National
Film
Awards
announcement
approaches,
anticipation
runs
high,
with
the
industry
and
fans
alike
eager
to
witness
which
cinematic
achievements
will
emerge
victorious
in
this
clash
of
talent
and
storytelling
prowess.