National Film Awards 2023 Winners: Kriti, Alia Best Actresses, Allu's Pushpa On 'Fire'. IN PICS

The winners of the 69th National Awards were announced today, August 24, in New Delhi. Iconic films that will compete in 2021 were finally recognised during the nomination announcement.

The 69th National Film Awards winners were announced today in New Delhi.

'Sardar Udham' Clinches Best Picture Award for Portraying Udham Singh's Revolutionary Journey: The prestigious Best Picture award at the ceremony was secured by 'Sardar Udham', a biographical masterpiece chronicling the two decades that Punjabi Sikh revolutionary, Udham Singh, devoted to meticulously planning the assassination of the figure accountable for the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre. (Image Source: Getty/Instagram@vickykaushal09)

Pallavi Joshi Shines as Best Supporting Actress in 'The Kashmir Files': Pallavi Joshi's portrayal of Professor Radhika Menon in 'The Kashmir Files' earned her the Best Supporting Actress accolade. The film delves into the the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits during the separatist militant insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir. (Image Source: Instagram@pallavijoshiofficial)

Pankaj Tripathi's Stellar Performance in 'Mimi' Earns Him Best Supporting Actor Award: In the riveting drama 'Mimi', Pankaj Tripathi's portrayal of 'Bhanu Pratap Pandey' garnered him the title of Best Supporting Actor. His character plays a pivotal role, facilitating the protagonist's encounter with a foreign couple seeking a surrogate mother for Rs 20 lakh. (Image Source: Instagram@pankajtripathi)

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' Triumphs as Best Feature Film: The film encapsulates the life of Indian Space Research Organization scientist Nambi Narayanan, who was unjustly framed as a spy and incarcerated in 1994. Despite his exoneration, Narayanan relentlessly pursues justice against the officials responsible for his false implication. (Image Source: X@imbd)

Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon Best Actresses: Alia Bhatt's remarkable portrayal in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' saw her triumph as the Best Actress. The film narrates the journey of a young woman who transforms from a victim sold into a brothel to a fearless figure who harnesses underworld connections to dominate the very world that once oppressed her. (Imag Source: Instagram@aliaabhatt)

Kriti Sanon also secured the Best Actress award for her role in 'Mimi'. A remake of the 2011 Marathi film 'Mala Aai Vhhaychy!', 'Mimi' follows the story of a surrogate mother for a foreign couple, with Sanon in the titular role. (Image Source: Instagram@kritisanon)

Allu Arjun's Compelling Portrayal in 'Pushpa: The Rise' Earns Him Best Actor: Arjun's captivating performance clinched him the esteemed Best Actor award. Helmed by director Sukumar, the 'Pushpa' franchise centres around the illicit trade of red sandalwood trees in Andhra Pradesh's Seshachalam region. (Image Source: Instagram@alluarjunonline)

RRR' Achieves Double Triumph with Best Popular Film and Best Choreography Awards: After garnering international acclaim, 'RRR' was honored with the Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment award at the 69th National Awards. (Image Source: PTI)

Additionally, the song 'Naatu-Naatu', a resounding success for India and a vital part of 'RRR', brought home the Best Choreography award for Prem Rakshith. (Image Source: PTI)