The 70th National Film Awards, recognizing the best of Indian cinema produced in 2022, were announced in New Delhi on Friday. The ceremony, celebrating the diverse tapestry of Indian filmmaking, will be held at a later date.

Aattam emerged as the Best Feature Film, showcasing the strength of Malayalam cinema. Rishab Shetty, lauded for his powerful performance in Kantara, clinched the Best Actor award. The Best Actress honor was shared by Nithya Menen for Tiruchitrabalam and Manasi Parekh for Kutch Express.

Key Highlights:

KGF: Chapter 2 and Kantara bagged multiple awards, solidifying their impact on the Indian cinematic landscape.

Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 dominated with four awards, showcasing its technical prowess and captivating storytelling.

Uunchai earned accolades for its heartwarming narrative, with Sooraj Barjatya winning Best Director and Neena Gupta securing Best Supporting Actress.

Fouja made its mark with Best Debut and Pawan Malhotra winning Best Supporting Actor.

Brahmastra won the Best Film in AVGC and Arijit Singh bagged the Best Male Playback Singer award.

The Full List of Winners:

Feature Film:

Best Feature Film: Aattam

Best Actor: Rishab Shetty (Kantara)

Best Actress: Nithya Menen (Tiruchitrabalam) and Manasi Parekh (Kutch Express)

Best Director: Sooraj Barjatya (Uunchai)

Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta (Uunchai)

Best Supporting Actor: Pawan Malhotra (Fouja)

Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara

Best Debut: Fouja

Best Telugu Film: Karthikeya 2

Best Tamil Film: Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1

Best Punjabi Film: Baaghi Di Dhee

Best Odia Film: Daman

Best Malayalam Film: Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009

Best Marathi Film: Vaalvi

Best Kannada Film: KGF: Chapter 2

Best Hindi Film: Gulmohar

Best Tiwa Film: Sikaisal

Best Bengali Film: Kaberi Antardhan

Best Assamese Film: Emuthi Puthi

Special Mentions:

Manoj Bajpayee (Gulmohar)

Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury (Kalikhan)

Technical Awards:

Best Action Direction: KGF: Chapter 2

Best Choreography: Tiruchitrabalam

Best Lyrics: Fouja

Best Music Director (Songs): Pritam

Best Music Director (Background Score): A.R. Rahman

Best Makeup: Aparajito

Best Costumes: Kutch Express

Best Production Design: Aparajito

Best Editing: Aattam

Best Sound Design: Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1

Best Screenplay: Aattam

Best Dialogues: Gulmohar

Best Cinematography: Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1

Best Female Playback Singer: Bombay Jayashri (Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009)

Best Male Playback Singer: Arijit Singh (Brahmastra)

Best Child Artist: Sreepath (Mallikappuram)

Non-Feature Film:

Best Non-Feature Film: Ayena

Best Debut Film: Madhyantara

Best Biographical/Historical/Compilation Film: Aanakhi Ek Mohenjo Daro

Best Arts/Culture Film: Ranga Vibhoga/Varsa

Best Script: Mono No Aware

Best Narrator: Murmurs of the Jungle

Best Music Direction: Fursat

Best Editing: Madhyantara

Best Sound Design: Yaan

Best Cinematography: Mono No Aware

Best Direction: From the Shadow

Best Short Film: Xunyota

Best Animated Film: The Coconut Tree

Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values: On the Brink Season 2 - Gharial

Best Documentary: Murmurs of the Jungle

Other Awards:

Best Critic: Deepak Dua

Best Book on Cinema: Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography

This year's National Film Awards recognize the power of storytelling, technical excellence, and the diverse voices of Indian cinema.