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The 71st National Film Awards, announced in 2023, honored the finest achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2023. From powerful lead performances to impactful storytelling, the awards recognized outstanding contributions across categories like Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Feature Film, Music Direction, Playback Singing, and more. These prestigious accolades celebrate artistic excellence and diversity in Indian filmmaking. Scroll down for the complete list of winners, along with photos and highlights from this year’s ceremony.
The 71st National Film Awards ceremony took place on August 1, 2025, honoring the best of Indian cinema from films released in 2023. Standout winners included Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey, who shared the Best Actor award for their respective performances, while Rani Mukerji received the Best Actress award for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. The ceremony also celebrated excellence in music, direction, and regional cinema, showcasing the diverse talent across the industry.
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan
Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Rani Mukerji for Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway
Best Supporting Actor (Male)
M.S. Bhaskar for Parking
Vijayaraghavan for Pookkaalam
Best Supporting Actress
Urvashi for Ullozhukku
Janki Bodiwala
Best Director - Sudipto Sen For Kerala Story (Hindi)
Best Cinematography - Prasantanu Mohapatra For The Kerala Story (Hindi)
Best Screenplay Writer (Original):
1. Sai Rajesh Neelam For Baby (Telugu)
2. Ramkumar Balakrishna For parking (Tamil)
Best Dialogue Writer: Deepak Kingrani for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (Hindi)
Best Sound Design: Sachin Sudhakaran and Hariharan For Animal (Hindi)
Best Editing: Midhun Murali For Pookaalam (Malayalam)
Best Production Designer: Mohandas for 2018 (Malayalam)
Best Costume Designer: Sachin Lovalekar, Divya Gambhir, Nidhhi Gambhir for Sam Bahadur (Hindi)
Best Action Direction (Stunt Choreography): Nandu and Prudhvi for Hanu-Man (Telugu)
Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Dhindhora Baje Re)
Best Makeup: Shrikant Desai for Sam Bahadur (Hindi)
Best Music Director: GV Prakash Kumar For Vaathi (Tamil)
Best Music Director (Background Music): Harshavardhan Rameshwar for Animal
Best Playback Singer (Male) - PVNS Rohit - Baby (Premisthunna) (Telugu)
Best Playback Singer (Female) - Shilpa Rao - Jawan (Chaliya) (Hindi)
Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam for the song Ooru Palleturu from Balagam (Telugu)
Best Tamil Film: Parking
Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari
Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhokku
Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu: The ray of hope
Best Hindi Film: Kathal: A Jackfruit of mystery
Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa
Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge
Best Odia Film: Pushkara
Best Assamese film: Rangatapu 1982
Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai
Best Gujarati Film: Vash
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