71st National Film Awards 2025: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji & Vikrant Massey Create History
Post on 24,September 2025   5:51 AM
By - PolyEyes Staff
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The 71st National Film Awards turned out to be one of the most star-studded celebrations in recent years, bringing together the best of Indian cinema from Bollywood, regional industries, and independent cinema. These awards, considered the highest honor for filmmakers and actors in India, recognized outstanding contributions in feature films, non-feature films, technical categories, and lifetime achievements.

This year’s ceremony created huge buzz across the internet because of the first-ever National Award win for Shah Rukh Khan, a shared Best Actor title with Vikrant Massey, and Rani Mukerji’s emotional win for Best Actress. From Mohanlal’s lifetime achievement to regional cinema making a strong mark, the 71st edition truly reflected the diversity of Indian storytelling.

Why the 71st National Awards Are Special

  1. Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award Win – After decades of superstardom, SRK finally clinched his first National Award for Jawan. This historic win has sent fans into a frenzy.

  2. Vikrant Massey Shines in 12th Fail – His performance resonated with youth and aspirants, making him a relatable icon.

  3. Rani Mukerji’s Comeback Glory – Her emotional role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway not only touched audiences but also bagged her the Best Actress title.

  4. Mohanlal’s Lifetime Recognition – Honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Mohanlal’s decades of brilliance in Indian cinema received the respect it deserves.

  5. Regional Cinema’s Strong Presence – Films in Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Odia, and Tamil languages shined bright, showing that Indian cinema is far beyond Bollywood.

Complete List of Winners – 71st National Film Awards 2025

Here’s the full breakdown of categories and winners for quick reference:

🎬 Top Categories

  • Best Feature Film (Golden Lotus Award): 12th Fail (Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra)

  • Best Director: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story)

  • Best Actor (Male, Leading Role): Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) & Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) – Shared

  • Best Actress (Female, Leading Role): Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway)

  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award (Lifetime Achievement): Mohanlal

🏆 Supporting Role Awards

  • Best Supporting Actor: Vijayaraghavan (Pookkaalam) & M. S. Bhaskar (Parking)

  • Best Supporting Actress: Urvashi (Ullozhukku) & Janki Bodiwala (Vash)

🌍 Best Regional Language Films

  • Best Hindi Film: Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery

  • Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari

  • Best Tamil Film: Parking

  • Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhukku

  • Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu

  • Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai

  • Best Gujarati Film: Vash

  • Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa

  • Best Odia Film: Pushkara

  • Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge

  • Best Assamese Film: Rangatapu 1982

🎶 Music & Technical Excellence

  • Best Music Direction: GV Prakash Kumar (Vaathi) & Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal)

  • Best Background Score: Pritam (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani)

  • Best Cinematography: Prasanthanu Mohapatra (The Kerala Story)

  • Best Screenplay (Adapted): Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)

  • Best Screenplay (Original): Sai Rajesh (Baby)

  • Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai)

  • Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant (Dindhora Baje Re – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani)

  • Best Production Design: Mohandas (2018: Everyone is a Hero)

  • Best Sound Design: Sachin Sudhakaran & Hariharan (Animal)

🎥 Non-Feature & Special Awards

  • Best Non-Feature Film: Flowering Man

  • Best Debut Film of a Director: Aatmapamphlet

  • Best Film Critic: Utpal Datta

Viral Moments from the Ceremony

  • SRK’s Emotional Speech – The King of Bollywood broke down as he dedicated his award to his fans who stood by him for 30 years.

  • Rani Mukerji’s Heartfelt Thanks – She remembered her late father and dedicated her award to “all women fighting for justice.”

  • Vikrant Massey Trends on Social Media – His journey from TV to National Award became a motivational story for millions.

  • Mohanlal Receives Standing Ovation – Industry veterans and newcomers alike honored the legend.

  • Regional Stars on the National Stage – The diversity in winners made this edition go viral across states and languages.

Final Takeaway

The 71st National Film Awards 2025 will be remembered as the year when SRK finally got his first National Award, regional cinema roared with power, and Mohanlal was immortalized with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. With unforgettable speeches, emotional moments, and inspiring stories, this edition will keep trending for months to come.

For audiences, it was not just about awards – it was about celebrating the spirit of Indian cinema across all languages, genres, and generations.


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