The wait is finally coming to an end for cinema lovers across India. The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards will be announced today, recognising some of the finest films and performances certified in 2024. With anticipation running high across the film industry, audiences are eager to find out which movies and artists will take home one of Indian cinema's most prestigious honours. Here's everything you need to know about the announcement, including where to watch it live and the films generating the strongest buzz.
When And Where To Watch 72nd National Film Awards
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will announce the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards today. Viewers can watch the announcement live on the Ministry's official YouTube and X (formerly Twitter) channels.
Although the Ministry has not officially confirmed the exact timing, the announcement is expected to begin between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm IST, in line with previous editions.
Awards Will Honour Films Certified In 2024
The 72nd National Film Awards recognise films that received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) during 2024. Widely regarded as India's highest film honours, the awards celebrate excellence across multiple Indian languages and cinematic disciplines.
The selection process was conducted by an 11-member jury led by filmmaker Jayaraj, who had previously served on the National Film Awards jury in 2012.
Malayalam Cinema Expected To Make A Strong Impact
This year's competition is expected to be particularly intense, with acclaimed films from several regional industries in contention.
Malayalam cinema has attracted considerable attention after a successful year, with Bramayugam, Manjummel Boys and Kishkindha Kaandam emerging among the most talked-about titles.
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Strong Competition Across Hindi, Tamil And Telugu Cinema
The race is equally competitive in other languages.
Among the Hindi films drawing attention are Article 370, Srikanth and Chandu Champion. Tamil cinema is represented by Maharaja, Meiyazhagan and Amaran, while Telugu films Kalki 2898 AD, Lucky Baskhar and Devara: Part 1 are also being widely discussed as potential winners.