71st National Film Awards 2025 Telugu Full Winners: Bhagavanth Kesari Wins Best Telugu Feature Film

71st National Film Awards 2025 Telugu Winners List: The 71st National Film Awards, announced on August 1, 2025, once again proved that Telugu cinema is no longer confined to regional boundaries - it's a driving force in Indian storytelling. From thought-provoking dramas to high-octane action, Telugu films showcased both mass appeal and artistic merit, earning national recognition across several key categories. This year's winners reflect not just box office success, but a deeper creative evolution - where meaningful content, rooted in culture, meets cinematic brilliance.

Whether it was the emotional weight of Balagam, the action-packed spectacle of Hanuman, or the powerful performance-led narrative of Bhagavanth Kesari, Telugu cinema stood tall among the best in the country.

The 71st National Film Awards, celebrating cinematic excellence across India, turned a well-deserved spotlight on Telugu cinema, recognizing its depth, diversity, and bold storytelling in 2023. From mass entertainers to emotionally rich narratives, Telugu films made their mark with multiple prestigious wins.

71st National Film Awards 2025 Telugu Winners

These honours show a growing recognition for genre diversity, from the mass appeal of Bhagavanth Kesari to the emotional resonance of 'Balagam', and the hard-hitting action in Hanuman. The wins also reaffirm the contribution of lyricists and singers in elevating regional storytelling.

Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Anil Ravipudi, Bhagavanth Kesari walked away with the honour of Best Telugu Feature Film. On the other hand, Rohith bagged the 'Best Playback Singer - Male'.

Best Feature Film In AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comic) - Hanu-Man (Telugu)

Best Regional Film: Bhagavanth Kesari (I Don't Care)

Best Action Choreography: Hanu-Man (Telugu)

Best Lyricist: Kasarla Shyam ('Ooru Palletooru' - Balagam)

Best Male Playback Singer: PVN S Rohit ('Premisthunna' - Baby)

Best Child Artist: Sukriti Veni - Gandhi Tatha Chettu (Telugu) [Shared]