The 72nd National Film Awards were announced today, July 18, 2026. The press conference declared the winners of feature films and non-feature films along with actors across Indian languages. The awards will honour films that received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) during the 2024 calendar year. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor awards, whereas Yami Gautam won the National Film Award for Article 370, which was declared the Best Feature Film. Amaran, Kalki 2898 AD and Captain Miller were among the winners.
