70th National Film Awards: The Full List of Winners

In a cinematic triumph, the 70th National Film Awards have unveiled their illustrious laureates, bestowing accolades upon the cinematic tapestry woven throughout 2022. From the emotive heights of Rishab Shetty and Nithya Menen’s Best Actor triumphs to the cinematic grandeur of Aattam’s Best Film victory, the awards paint a vibrant canvas of cinematic excellence.

Brahmastra Part 1 and Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 emerged as radiant luminaries at 70th National Film Awards, capturing hearts and accolades in pivotal categories. An esteemed jury, guided by the visionary Rahul Rawail, Nila Madhab Panda, and Gangadhar Mudalair, meticulously weighed each submission, their discerning eyes recognizing the brilliance that shines within our cinematic firmament.

The 70th National Film awards ceremony, a resplendent spectacle, will grace us at a later date, as the winners bask in the reflected glory of their achievements, receiving the coveted awards from the esteemed President of India. The National Film Awards stand as a testament to the boundless creativity, unwavering passion, and indomitable spirit that ignite the Indian film industry.

Best Child Artiste: Sreepath – Malikappuram (Malayalam)

Crew awards

Best Action Direction: Anbariv – KGF Chapter 2 (Kannada)

Best Choreography: Jani Master, Sathish Krishnan – Thiruchitrambalam (Megham Karukatha) (Tamil)

Best Lyrics: Naushad Sadar Khan – Fouja (Salaami) (Gujarati)

Best Music Direction: Pritham (songs) – Brahmastra Part 1 (Hindi), AR Rahman (background music) – Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 (Tamil)

Best Makeup: Somnath Kundu – Aparajito (Bengali)

Best Costume Design: Niki Joshi – Kutch Express (Gujarati)

Best Production Design: Ananda Addhya – Aparajito (Bengali)

Best Editing: Mahesh Bhuvanend – Aattam (Malayalam)

Best Sound Design: Anand Krishnamoorthi – Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 (Tamil)

Best Screenplay: Anand Ekarshi (screenplay writer) – Aattam (Malayalam), Arpita Mukherjee and Rahul V Chittella (dialogues) – Gulmohar (Hindi)

Best Cinematography: Ravi Varman – Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 (Tamil)

Best Playback Singer: Bombay Jayshree – Saudi Vellakka CC 225/2009 (Chaayum Veyil) (Malayalam), Arijit Singh – Brahmastra Part 1 (Kesariya) (Hindi)

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Regional films win big

Best Tiwa Film: Sikaisal

Best Telugu Film: Karthikeya 2

Best Tamil Film: Ponniyin Selvan Part 1

Best Punjabi Film: Baghi Di Dhee

Best Odia Film: Daman

Best Malayalam Film: Saudi Vellakka CC 225/2009

Best Marathi Film: Vaalvi

Best Kannada Film: KGF Chapter 2

Best Hindi Film: Gulmohar

Best Bengali Film: Kaberi Antardhan

Best Assamese Film: Emuthi Puthi

Special mentions

Manoj Bajpayee (actor) – Gulmohar (Hindi)

Sanjay Salil Chowdhury (music director) – Kadhikan (Malayalam)

Non-feature categories

Best Non-Feature Film: Ayena

Best Debut Film: Madhyantara

Best Biographical/Historical/Compilation Film: Aanakhi Ek Mohenjo Daro

Best Arts/Culture Film: Ranga Vibhoga/Varsa

Best Script: Mono No Aware

Best Narrator: Murmurs of the Jungle