69th National Film Awards: Winners list 2023

At the National Media Center in New Delhi, the 69th National Film Awards winners were revealed. A galaxy of exceptional winners was revealed at the 69th National Film Awards, which took center stage.

What is National Film Award?

The National Film awards are India’s most prestigious film honours, presented yearly. They recognise exceptional films in a variety of genres and languages. Non-Feature Films (less 60 minutes) and Feature Films (above 60 minutes) are the two main categories. They give out prizes for the finest films, directors, performers, and a variety of technical accomplishments. Special accolades are often bestowed, such as the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime accomplishment. The President of India gives these awards on special occasions.

69th National Film Awards

On August 24, 2023, the 69th National Film Awards were announced, and on October 17, 2023, the winners were honoured. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, which was helmed by R. Madhavan, won the prize for Best Feature Film. For their roles in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi, respectively, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon won the Best Actress prize. For his role in Pushpa: The Rise, Allu Arjun earned the Best Actor prize.

Here’s the full list of who was awarded by the president Smt Droupadi Murmu

69th National Film Awards: Best films

CategoryWinner
Best Hindi FilmSardar Udham
Best Kannada Film777 Charlie
Best Malayalam FilmHome
Best Gujarati FilmChhello Show
Best Tamil FilmKadaisi Vivasayi
Best Telugu FilmUppena
Best Maithili FilmSamanantar
Best Mishing FilmBoomba Ride
Best Marathi FilmEkda Kaay Zala
Best Bengali FilmKalkokkho
Best Assamese FilmAnur
Best Meiteilon FilmEikhoigi Yum
Best Odia FilmPratikshya

Best Actors / Best Actress: 69th National Film Awards

CategoryWinner
Best ActorAllu Arjun, Pushpa
Best ActressAlia Bhatt, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kriti Sanon, Mimi
Best Supporting ActorPankaj Tripathi, Mimi
Best Supporting ActressPallavi Joshi, The Kashmir Files
Best Child ArtistBhavin Rabari, Chhello Show

Other Category Awards

CategoryWinner
Best Feature FilmRocketry
Best DirectorNikhil Mahajan, Godavari
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentRRR
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on National IntegrationThe Kashmir Files
Best Screenplay (Original)Shahi Kabir, Nayattu
Best Screenplay (Adapted)Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Utkarshini Vashishtha, Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Dialogue WriterUtkarshini Vashishtha & Prakash Kapadia, Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Music Director (Songs)Devi Sri Prasad, Pushpa
Best Music Direction (Background Music)MM Keeravaani, RRR
Best Male Playback SingerKaala Bhairava, RRR
Best Female Playback SingerShreya Ghoshal, Iravin Nizhal
Best LyricsChandrabose, Konda Polam’s Dham Dham Dham
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a DirectorMeppadiyan, Vishnu Mohan
Best Film on Social IssuesAnunaad – The Resonance
Best Film on Environment Conservation/PreservationAavasavyuham
Best Children’s FilmGandhi and Co
Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist)Arun Asok & Sonu K P, Chavittu
Best Audiography (Sound Designer)Aneesh Basu, Jhilli
Best Audiography (Re-recordist of the final mixed track)Sinoy Joseph, Sardar Udham
Best ChoreographyPrem Rakshith, RRR
Best CinematographyAvik Mukhopadhayay, Sardar Udham
Best Costume DesignerVeera Kapur Ee, Sardar Udham
Best Special EffectsSrinivas Mohan, RRR
Best Production DesignDmitrii Malich and Mansi Dhruv Mehta, Sardar Udham
Best EditingSanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best MakeupPreetisheel Singh, Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Stunt ChoreographyKing Soloman, RRR
Special Jury AwardShershaah, Vishnuvardhan
Special Mention1. Late Shri Nallandi, Kadaisi Vivasayi 2. Aranya Gupta & Bithan Biswas, Jhilli 3. Indrans, Home 4. Jahanara Begum, Anur
Best Non-feature filmEk Tha Gaon
Best Direction (Non-feature film)Bakul Matiyani, Smile Please
Best Debut Non-Feature Film of a DirectorPaanchika, Ankit Kothari
Best Anthropological FilmFire on Edge
Best Biographical FilmRukhu Matir Dukhu Majhi and Beyond Blast
Best Arts FilmsT.N. Krishnan Bow Strings to Divine
Best Science & Technology FilmsEthos of Darkness
Best Promotional FilmEndangered Heritage ‘Warli Art’
Best Environment Film (Non-feature film)Munnam Valavu
Best Film on Social Issues (Non-feature film)Mithu Di and Three Two One
Best Investigative FilmLooking For Challan
Best Exploration FilmAyushman
Best Educational FilmSirpigalin Sirpangal
Best Short Fiction FilmDal Bhat
Best Animation FilmKandittundu
Best Film on Family ValuesChand Saanse
Best Cinematography (Non-feature film)Bittu Rawat, Pataal
Best Audiography (Re-recordist of the final mixed track) (Non-feature film)Unni krishnan, Ek Tha Gaon
Best Production Sound Recordist (Location/Sync Sound) (Non-feature film)Suruchi Sharma, Meen Raag
Best Editing (Non-feature film)Abhro Banerjee, If Memory Serves Me Right
Best Music Direction (Non-feature film)Ishaan Divecha, Succelent
Best Narration/Voice Over (Non-feature film)Kulada Kumar Bhattacharjee, Hathibondhu
Special Mention (Non-feature film)1. Aniruddha Jatkar, Baale Bangara, 2. Srikanth Deva, Karuvarai, 3. Sweta Kumar Das, The Healing Touch, 4. Ram Kamal Mukherjee, Ek Duaa
Special Jury Award (Non-feature film)Shekhar Bapu Rankhambe, Rekha
Best Book on CinemaMusic by Laxmikant Pyarelal: The Incredibly Melodious Journey by Rajiv Vijayakar
Best Film CriticPurushothama Charyulu
Best Film Critic (Special Mention)Subramanya Bandoor

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Final Thoughts: 69th National Film Awards

The list of winners for the 69th National Film Awards is evidence of the resilience and vibrancy of Indian film. also of the winning movies are enjoyable and well-made, and they also convey tales that are timely and thought-provoking. The recognition of films in a range of languages and genres also serves to emphasize the diversity of Indian cinema.

The selection of winners also seems to indicate that Indian filmmakers are getting more and more engaged in utilizing their work to change society. The Kashmir Files, Sherni, and Aamis are three movies that tackle significant topics including religious conflict, ecology, and caste prejudice. This is a good trend since it demonstrates that Indian cinema offers more than simply amusement. It may be a potent weapon for social transformation as well.

I’m interested to see what the future of Indian film holds. With such ground-breaking films being produced by directors like R. Madhavan, Nikhil Mahajan, and Shahi Kabir, there is no question that Indian cinema will continue to grow and prosper in the years to come.

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