71st National Film Awards 2025: Complete Winners List – 12th Fail, SRK, Rani Mukerji Shine

71st National Film Awards 2025 – Full Winners List
Feature Film Category Winners
Best Feature Film: 12th Fail
Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) & Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway)
Best Director: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)
Best Supporting Actress: Urvashi (Undercurrent) & Janaki Bodiwala (Vash)
Best Supporting Actor: Vijayaraghavan (Pookkaalam) & Mutthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking)
Best Wholesome Entertainment Film: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
Best Film Promoting National/Social Values: Sam Bahadur
Best Child Artist: Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, Kabir Khandane, Treesh Thosar
Best Cinematography: Prasantanu Mohapatra (The Kerala Story)
Best Screenplay: Sai Rajesh Neelam (Baby) & Ramkumar Balakrishna (Parking)
Best Dialogue Writer: Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai)
Best Action Choreography: Hanu-Man (Telugu)
Best Music (Songs): Vaathi (Tamil)
Best Background Score: Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal)
Best Lyrics: Balagam (The Group)
Best Playback Singers: PVM S Roht (Premisthunna) & Shilpa Rao (Chaliya)

Regional Film Winners
Best Hindi Film: Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhukku
Best Tamil Film: Parking
Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari
Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge
Best Gujarati Film: Vash


Non-Feature Film Winners
Best Non-Fiction Film: Flowering Man
Best Debut Director: The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw
Best Documentary: God Vulture and Human
Best Short Film: Giddh The Scavenger
Best Film Critic: Utpal Datta


Special Mentions & Legacy
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was also presented, honoring a cinema legend. Interestingly, Lagaan (directed by this year’s jury head Ashutosh Gowariker) remains the most-awarded film in National Awards history.


(FAQs)
Q1: Which film won Best Feature Film at the 71st National Awards?
A: 12th Fail won Best Feature Film.
Q2: Who won Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards?
A: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) shared the Best Actor award.
Q3: Which movie won Best Director in 2025?
A: Sudipto Sen won for The Kerala Story.
Q4: Did Animal win any awards at the National Film Awards?
A: Yes, Animal won Best Background Score and Best Sound Design.
Q5: Who won Best Actress in 2025?
A: Rani Mukerji won for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.


The 71st National Film Awards 2025 recognized outstanding performances and films across Indian cinema. From 12th Fail’s inspiring story to stellar acting wins by SRK, Vikrant Massey, and Rani Mukerji, this year’s awards celebrated diverse storytelling. Stay tuned for more updates on Indian cinema’s biggest honors!