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

Indian cinema has often turned to mythology, folklore, and spiritual beliefs for inspiration. In recent years, several films based on local deities and regional legends have found both critical acclaim and box-office success. Suriya's Karuppu recently received rave reviews for being on similar theme. As it is all set to arrive on OTT, have a look at these must-watch deity based folklore