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2026 National Film Awards ceremony to move to Gujarat

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will take place in Kevadia, Gujarat, rather than New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan, where the event has traditionally been held.
  • President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to present the awards on September 22.
  • Article 370 won Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan were among the major acting winners.

The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will leave New Delhi for the first time in the event’s 72-year tradition, with this year’s honours scheduled to be presented in Kevadia, Gujarat.

The ceremony will take place on September 22, and President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to present the awards. An official from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed the change in venue.

Article 370 won Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam received Best Actress in a Leading Role for the same film. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared Best Actor in a Leading Role for Bramayugam and Chandu Champion, respectively.

Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for the Tamil-language war drama Amaran. Randeep Hooda was named Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Kalki 2898 AD won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, while Captain Miller received the award for Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values.

Veteran actor Sanjay Mishra won Best Supporting Actor for Bhakshak. Sachana Namidass and Ropashree Varkady shared Best Supporting Actress for Maharaja and Mithya, respectively. Other awards went to Pushpa: The Rule Part-02 for Best Screenplay, Original, and Best Costume Design; Stree 2 for Best Choreography; and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 for Best Sound Design. Maharaja won Best Action Direction, while Kalki 2898 AD also won Best Production Design.

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