The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is held in Gujarat on Tuesday, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting honours to winners across categories. The awards recognise films that received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification between January 1 and December 31, 2024. The event follows the winners’ announcement about two months earlier.
Yami Gautam wins Best Actress for her performance in “Article 370,” and the film also takes Best Feature Film. Kartik Aaryan receives the Best Actor award for “Chandu Champion,” sharing the category with Mammootty, who is recognised for “Bramayugam.” Times of India and Free Press Journal both report the ceremony’s relocation from the usual New Delhi venue.
Both outlets also cite other major winners: Randeep Hooda is awarded Best Debut Director for “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,” while Rajkumar Periasamy wins Best Director for “Amaran.” Free Press Journal provides a more extensive list of winners across regional and technical categories, while Times of India focuses more on the top acting and feature awards.
