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South Indian stars who won the National Award

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Mid-Day
Entertainment
By Amarylisa Gonsalves
Published Jun 03, 2026

Mohanlal

Mohanlal`s National Award winning roles in Bharatham and Vanaprastham showcased his emotional depth and unmatched acting finesse

Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun`s electrifying performance in Pushpa earned him the National Award for Best Actor, making him the first Telugu actor to achieve the honour.

Kamal Haasan

His National Award winning roles in Moondram Pirai, Nayakan, and Indian continue to be celebrated as benchmarks in Indian cinema.

Rishab Shetty

His intense performance in Kantara turned the film into one of the biggest pan India success stories while also earning him the National Award for Best Actor.

Dhanush

His National Award winning performances in Aadukalam and Asuran showcased his extraordinary ability to completely disappear into his characters.

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Vikram

His unforgettable performance in Pithamagan remains one of Indian cinema’s most iconic acts and earned him the National Award for Best Actor

Suriya

Suriya won hearts across the nation with his inspiring and emotionally charged performance in Soorarai Pottru.

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