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72nd National Film Awards: Anant Nag, Yami Gautam, Mammootty, and others

Updated On: 22 September, 2026 08:07 PM IST | Shruti Sampat

The 72nd National Film Awards honoured veteran actor Anant Nag with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Yami Gautam won Best Actress for Article 370, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared Best Actor honours for Bramayugam and Chandu Champion

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Anant Nag, Yami Gautam, Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan and others won 72nd National Award (Pictures via PTI and ANI)
Anant Nag, Yami Gautam, Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan and others won 72nd National Award (Pictures via PTI and ANI)
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Yami Gautam has received the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her performance in Article 370
Yami Gautam has received the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her performance in Article 370
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Randeep Hooda, Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar stand in attending during the national song and anthem ceremony before commencing the event.
Randeep Hooda, Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar stand in attending during the national song and anthem ceremony before commencing the event.
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Randeep Hooda won the National Film Award for Best Debut Film of a Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar at the 72nd National Film Awards. It was his directorial debut; he also acted in and co-wrote the 2024 biographical drama
Randeep Hooda won the National Film Award for Best Debut Film of a Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar at the 72nd National Film Awards. It was his directorial debut; he also acted in and co-wrote the 2024 biographical drama
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Mammootty, Dhanush, Kartik Aaryan and others stand in attention for national song and anthem
Mammootty, Dhanush, Kartik Aaryan and others stand in attention for national song and anthem
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Vaikom Vijayalakshmi won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her rendition of “Angu Vaana Konilu” from the Malayalam film Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) at the 72nd National Film Awards. The honour marks her first National Award.
Vaikom Vijayalakshmi won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her rendition of “Angu Vaana Konilu” from the Malayalam film Ajayante Randam Moshanam (ARM) at the 72nd National Film Awards. The honour marks her first National Award.
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Kartik Aaryan was recognised for playing Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar in Chandu Champion. This marks Mammootty’s fourth National Award for Best Actor, while it is Kartik’s first National Award
Kartik Aaryan was recognised for playing Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar in Chandu Champion. This marks Mammootty’s fourth National Award for Best Actor, while it is Kartik’s first National Award
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At the 72nd National Film Awards, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor in a Leading Role honour. Mammootty won for his performance as Kodumon Potti in the Malayalam film Bramayugam
At the 72nd National Film Awards, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor in a Leading Role honour. Mammootty won for his performance as Kodumon Potti in the Malayalam film Bramayugam
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The award recognises Nag’s extensive body of work and contribution to Kannada as well as Indian cinema. The veteran actor received a grand standing ovation
The award recognises Nag’s extensive body of work and contribution to Kannada as well as Indian cinema. The veteran actor received a grand standing ovation
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Dhanush received a Special Mention at the 72nd National Film Awards for his performance in Captain Miller. His directorial film Raayan was also named Best Tamil Film, giving him two honours at the ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026
Dhanush received a Special Mention at the 72nd National Film Awards for his performance in Captain Miller. His directorial film Raayan was also named Best Tamil Film, giving him two honours at the ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, 2026
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Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar share a happy moment as they are seated to receive their honour
Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar share a happy moment as they are seated to receive their honour
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Aditya Dhar received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film for Article 370 at the 72nd National Film Awards. The 2024 film also won Best Actress for Yami Gautam and Best Music Direction (Songs) for Shashwat Sachdev. This is Dhar’s second National Film Award, after he won Best Director for Uri: The Surgical Strike
Aditya Dhar received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film for Article 370 at the 72nd National Film Awards. The 2024 film also won Best Actress for Yami Gautam and Best Music Direction (Songs) for Shashwat Sachdev. This is Dhar’s second National Film Award, after he won Best Director for Uri: The Surgical Strike
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When the boys meet, both Kartik Aaryan and Dhanush were all ears for the ceremony
When the boys meet, both Kartik Aaryan and Dhanush were all ears for the ceremony

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