Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey Lead The Honors
The prestigious 71st National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi on August 1, 2025, celebrating the best of Indian cinema for the year 2023. From mainstream Bollywood blockbusters to regional cinema gems, this yearโs awards honored a wide range of talent. If youโre searching for the National Film Awards 2025 winner list, youโve come to the right place.
Superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Vikrant Massey emerged as top winners, while Vidhu Vinod Chopraโs critically acclaimed 12th Fail stole the show with multiple wins.
⭐ Highlights of the National Film Awards 2025
- 🏆 Best Actor (Tie): Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) & Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
- 👑 Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway)
- 🎬 Best Feature Film: 12th Fail
- 🎥 Best Director: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)
- 🍿 Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
- 🔥 โAnimalโ won 3 technical awards including Best Background Score
Scroll below for the full National Film Awards 2025 winner list across all categories.
📝 National Film Awards 2025 Winner List (Full Table)
| Category | Winner(s) | Film Name | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | 12th Fail | Hindi |
| Best Actor (Joint Winners) | Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey | Jawan, 12th Fail | Hindi |
| Best Actress | Rani Mukerji | Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway | Hindi |
| Best Director | Sudipto Sen | The Kerala Story | Hindi |
| Best Popular Film | Karan Johar | Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani | Hindi |
| Best Supporting Actor | Vijayaraghavan, Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar | Pookkalam, Parking | Malayalam, Tamil |
| Best Supporting Actress | Urvashi, Janaki Bodiwala | Ullozhukku, Vash | Malayalam, Gujarati |
| Best Hindi Film | – | Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery | Hindi |
| Best Malayalam Film | Christo Tomy | Ullozhukku | Malayalam |
| Best Tamil Film | – | Parking | Tamil |
| Best Telugu Film | – | Bhagwant Kesari | Telugu |
| Best Film on Social Issues | – | Sam Bahadur | Hindi |
| Best Music Direction (Songs) | G.V. Prakash | Vaathi | Tamil |
| Best Background Score | Harshavardhan Rameshwar | Animal | Hindi |
| Best Sound Design | Sachin Sudharsan & Hariharan Murlidharan | Animal | Hindi |
| Special Mention (Re-recording) | M.R. Rajakrishnan | Animal | Hindi |
| Best Choreography | Vaibhavi Merchant | Dindhora Baje Re (Rocky Aur Rani) | Hindi |
| Best Lyrics | Kasarla Shyam | Ooru Palleturu (Balagam) | Telugu |
| Best Cinematography | Prashantanu Mohapatra | The Kerala Story | Hindi |
| Best Makeup | Shrikant Desai | Sam Bahadur | Hindi |
| Best Costume Design | Sachin Lovlekar, Divya & Nidhi Gambhir | Sam Bahadur | Hindi |
| Best Production Design | Mohandas | 2018 โ Everyone is a Hero | Malayalam |
| Best Screenplay | Sai Rajesh, Ramkumar Balakrishnan | Baby, Parking | Telugu, Tamil |
| Best Child Artist(s) | Sukriti, Kabir, Trisha, Srinivas, Bhargav | Naal 2, Gandhi Tata Chettu, Gypsy | Marathi, Telugu |
| Best Male Playback Singer | P.V.N.S. Rohit | Preminsthunna (Baby) | Telugu |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Shilpa Rao | Chaleya (Jawan) | Hindi |
| Best Debut Film of a Director | Ashish Avinash Bende | Aatmapamphlet | Marathi |
| Best Action Direction | Nandu-Prudhvi | Hanu-Man | Telugu |
| Best Childrenโs Film | – | Naal 2 | Marathi |
🎥 Big Winners at a Glance
🔹 Shah Rukh Khan โ Jawan
After decades in cinema, Shah Rukh Khan wins his first National Award for his powerful dual role in Jawan, one of the yearโs highest-grossing films.
🔹 Vikrant Massey โ 12th Fail
Masseyโs portrayal of a UPSC aspirant in 12th Fail touched millions. The film, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, also won Best Feature Film, making it a double triumph.
🔹 Rani Mukerji โ Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway
Raniโs emotional role as a mother fighting the Norwegian legal system earned her the National Award for Best Actress โ a career first.
🔹 Sudipto Sen โ The Kerala Story
Despite political controversies, Senโs gripping direction and compelling visuals earned him Best Director and Best Cinematography.
🔹 Karan Johar โ Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
KJoโs colorful entertainer bagged the award for Best Popular Film, and Vaibhavi Merchantโs choreography added to its wins.
📈 Why This Yearโs Awards Matter
The National Film Awards 2025 winner list reflects a clear blend of commercial success and content-driven cinema. From mainstream stars like SRK and Rani Mukerji to new-age actors like Vikrant Massey and regional gems from Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Malayalam cinema โ Indian filmmaking is growing more diverse, powerful, and globally resonant.
The 71st National Film Awards showcase the best of Indian creativity โ proving that strong stories, bold performances, and technical brilliance are being rewarded across languages and industries. Whether itโs Shah Rukh Khanโs charisma, Rani Mukerjiโs grit, or Vikrant Masseyโs realism, this yearโs National Film Awards 2025 winner list is one for the books
