71st National Awards: From 'Jawan', 'Animal' to 'Sam Bahadur', these Hindi films shined in the 71st National Awards..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 02 Aug, 2025
The 71st National Film Awards, one of the most prestigious awards of Indian cinema, have been announced. This year, many Hindi films and actors were given the National Award. Let's know which Hindi films and stars have been seen in this year's National Award.

'Jawaan'
Shah Rukh Khan, who has ruled millions of hearts for several decades, has finally received the first National Award of his career. This award was given to him for the film 'Jawaan', in which he surprised the audience by playing a double role. In this film by director Atlee, Shah Rukh was seen in the role of an army officer and his son. The film saw a great combination of patriotism, social issues, and action, which became one of the biggest hits of Shah Rukh's career.
'12th Fail'
Another actor who remained in the headlines is Vikrant Massey, who has received the National Award for Best Actor for '12th Fail'. In this film, he played the role of a struggling student who fights all social and economic difficulties to succeed in the UPSC exam. The film is based on true events and inspires the audience a lot.
'Kathal'
The film 'Kathal', based on a social satire, has won the National Award for the Best Hindi Film. It stars Sanya Malhotra, Vijay Raj, and Anant Joshi in the lead roles. The story of the film is about a small town where two jackfruits are stolen and a female police officer is given the responsibility of solving this case.
'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway'
Rani Mukherjee won everyone's heart by playing the role of an Indian mother in 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. This film is based on a true incident in which a mother fights against the social system of Norway to bring back her children. Rani's excellent acting made this film emotionally very impactful and won her the Best Actress award.
'The Kerala Story'
'The Kerala Story', which was mired in controversies, won the National Award for Best Cinematography this year. The cinematic presentation and story of the film impressed both the audience and critics. This film is based on the story of girls who were fraudulently converted to another religion.
'Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai'
Manoj Bajpayee's courtroom drama 'Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai' was awarded the National Award for Best Dialogue. Manoj Bajpayee gave a strong performance as a lawyer in this film, and the dialogues written by Deepak Kingrani made the film special.
'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' received the National Award in the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment category. Apart from this, the song 'Dhindora Baje Re' from 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' has also received the National Award for Best Choreography.
'Sam Bahadur'
Vicky Kaushal's film 'Sam Bahadur' also managed to win 3 National Awards. The Best Makeup Artist Award was given to Shrikant Desai for the film 'Sam Bahadur'. The Best Costume Designer award was given to Sachin Lavalkar, Divya Gambhir, and Nidhi Gambhir for the film Sam Bahadur. Apart from this, the film also won the National Award for 'Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values'.

'Animal'
Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Animal' received the National Award for Best Sound Design. It was designed by Sachin Sudhakaran and Hariharan Muralidharan.
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