Vikrant Massey Wins Best Actor (12th Fail)
Vikrant Massey received the Best Actor National Award for his powerful role in 12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
He portrayed Manoj Kumar Sharma, an IPS officer who overcame great struggles, earning praise for his authenticity and inspiring performance.
The win is seen as one of the most deserving of the year and has elevated Vikrant to the league of top actors in Indian cinema.
Shared Honour With Shah Rukh Khan
Vikrant shared the award with Shah Rukh Khan, who bagged his first-ever National Award for his blockbuster role in Jawan.
The recognition marks a major moment in Bollywood as both a seasoned superstar and a rising talent were jointly celebrated.
Rani Mukerji Wins Best Actress
Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Best Actress Award for Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway.
Her emotional portrayal of a mother fighting for her children resonated deeply with critics and audiences alike.
Mohanlal Receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal was presented with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema.
It celebrated his decades of versatile contribution to Indian films.
Bhagavanth Kesari Bags Best Telugu Feature Film
Director Anil Ravipudi and producer Sahu Garapati won for Bhagavanth Kesari.
The film stood out for strong storytelling and impactful performances.
HanuMan Secures Multiple Technical Awards
Best Stunt Choreography went to Nandu and Prudhvi for HanuMan.
It also won Best Film in AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics), awarded to Jetty Venkat Kumar, Niranjan Reddy, and Prasanth Varma.
Balagam Wins In Music Category
Lyricist Kasarla Shyam bagged Best Lyrics for Ooru Palletooru from Balagam.
The song was praised for its cultural depth and emotional resonance.
Baby Receives Awards For Screenplay And Music
Writer-director Sai Rajesh won Best Screenplay for Baby.
Singer PVNS Rohit won Best Male Playback Singer for Premistunna from the same film.
Young Talent Recognized
Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, daughter of filmmaker Sukumar, won Best Child Artist for her role in Gandhi Tatha Chettu.
Her win was a touching highlight of the ceremony.
Ceremony Hosted In New Delhi
The awards took place at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting honours.
The event brought together talents across Indian cinema, celebrating excellence in every category.
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