National Awards 2025: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Vikrant Massey Shine Bright at 71st Ceremony
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At the National Awards 2025, Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey won Best Actor, Rani Mukerji claimed Best Actress, and ’12th Fail’ took Best Feature Film. Read full winners list and highlights.
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🏆 National Awards 2025: A Night of Firsts and Celebrated Wins
The 71st National Film Awards 2025 brought unforgettable moments as some of India’s most cherished stars won big for their cinematic contributions. Held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, the ceremony was a celebration of storytelling, talent, and cinematic excellence.
👑 Rani Mukerji Wins Best Actress for ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’
After a long and successful film career, Rani Mukerji finally secured her first National Award for her moving performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. She dedicated her award to all the mothers of the world, expressing deep emotion about portraying a mother’s fierce love.
🎬 ‘12th Fail’ Bags Best Feature Film
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film 12th Fail won Best Feature Film, a significant honor for its socially conscious message and realistic narrative. The movie was a big winner of the evening and Vikrant Massey won his acting prize for it.
🧑🎤 Other Notable Winners at National Awards 2025
Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)
Best Supporting Actor: Vijayaraghavan & Muthupettai Somu Bhaska
Best Supporting Actress: Janki Bodiwala & Urvashi
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
Best Hindi Film: Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
Best Malayalam Film: Ullazhukku
Best Tamil Film: Parking
Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari
🎵 GV Prakash Wins Best Music Director
GV Prakash took home his second National Award for Best Music Director for Vaathi. He credited actor Dhanush and director Venky Atluri for trusting him, and called the moment a true blessing.
🎥 Ullazhukku’s Long Journey to Victory
Director Christo Tomy shared how it took him eight years to bring Ullazhukku to life, making its win as Best Malayalam Film a deeply personal triumph. The film faced challenges from financial issues to the pandemic but ultimately triumphed with stellar performances by Urvashi and Parvathy Thiruvothu.
🎤 Guneet Monga on Kathal’s Win
Kathal’s victory was hailed by producer Guneet Monga as a triumph for “every voice that deserves to be heard.” She gave the movie high marks for its original plot, directing, and solid collaboration with Netflix India.
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The CBFC-approved films that were released between January 1 and December 31, 2023, qualified for this year’s awards. The competition was extremely competitive because of the year’s major releases, including Pathaan, Animal, OMG 2, Jailer, Dasara, and Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam.
The National Awards 2025 turned out to be a grand celebration of Indian cinema, honouring the best talents across languages and genres. Announced in New Delhi on July 30, the prestigious awards recognized performances and productions from the year 2024 that made a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike.
Technical Excellence in Spotlight
This year’s awards also put the spotlight on technical brilliance, recognizing talents in editing, sound design, costume, background score, and cinematography. [Film/Person Name] took home the Best Cinematography Award, while the Best Background Score was awarded to [Composer’s Name] for crafting an emotional soundscape.
Lifetime Achievement and Special Mentions
The coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema, was presented to [Legendary Actor/Director’s Name] for their outstanding contribution to the industry. Their legacy, spanning decades, continues to inspire generations of filmmakers and actors.
Several Special Jury Awards were also handed out to acknowledge films and artists who broke conventional storytelling norms and explored bold themes.
🔚 Conclusion
The 71st National Awards 2025 were not just a celebration of box office hits but also of heartfelt performances and socially resonant stories. With Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Vikrant Massey finally getting national recognition, and films like 12th Fail, Kathal, and Ullazhukku earning critical acclaim, this year’s awards reminded us why Indian cinema continues to inspire and evolve.
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