The National Awards 2017 has been announced with the Best Regional Language Film in Tamil going to 'Tolet' directed by cinematographer Chezhiyan which dealt about the trials of a couple and their child hunting for a house in Chennai.  A.R. Rahman received his sixth National Award for 'Kaatru Veliyidai' and Best Background Score for 'Mom' in Hindi.  Here is the list of the movies that were in competition for the National Awards 2017.

'8 Thottakkal', 'Aaradi', 'Aramm', 'Achamillai Achamillai', 'Baahubali 2', 'Bogan', 'En Magan Magizhvan', 'Gussha', 'Ilai', 'Indrajith', 'Kaatru Veliyidai', 'Kadugu' 'Kathirikai Vendakkai', 'Kayiru', 'Kurangu Bommai', 'Lycavin Karu', 'Magalir Mattum', 'Mersal', 'Naachiyaar', Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu', 'Oru Pakka Kathai', 'Pa Paandi', 'Palli Paruvathile', 'Rangoon', 'Tharamani', 'Thondan', 'Tolet', 'Vanamagan', 'Velaikkaran', 'VIP2', 'Verru' and 'Vikram Vedha'.