Actors Sridevi and Vinod Khanna were honoured in 65th National Film Awards

The 65th National Film Awards have been announced with Bollywood film ‘Newton’ emerging as the Best Hindi Film and music maestro AR Rahman emerging as the biggest winner. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur headed the jury of the film awards which recognises talents across cinema in all languages. Late actress Sridevi was conferred with the Best Actress Award posthumously for her last film ‘Mom’ while the Best Actor Award went to Riddhi Sen for 'Nagarkirtan'.

AR Rahman won the National Award for Best Music Direction for ‘Kaatru Veliyidai’ and for the Background Music for the film ‘Mom’. This makes him the only composer to win six National Awards.

Actor Pankaj Tripathi received a special mention at the 65th National Film Awards for his performance in the film ‘Newton’. Late actor Vinod Khanna was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his immense contribution to Indian cinema.

‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ too got the attention it deserved and won the Best Special Effects and Best Action Direction besides the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

Best Actress: Sridevi for ‘Mom’

Best Actor: Riddhi Sen for ‘Nagar Kirtan’

Best Director: Jayaraj for ‘Bhayanakam’

Best Film: Village Rockstars (Assamese)

Best Action Direction: ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’

Best Choreography: Ganesh Acharya for ‘Gori Tu Latth Maar’ from the film ‘Toilet Ek Prem Katha’

Best Special Effects: ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’

Special Jury



Award: Nagar Kirtan (Bengali)

Best Lyrics: Muthurathinam

Best Music Direction: AR Rahman for 'Katru Veliyidayi'

Best Make-up Artist: Ram Rajak for 'Nagar Kirtan'

Best Costume: Gobinda Mandal for 'Nagar Kirtan'

Best Production Design: Santosh Rajan 'Take Off'

Best Editing: Rima Das for 'Village Rockstar'

Best Sound Design: 'Walking With The Wind'

Best Audiography (Location Sound): Mallika Das, Village Rockstar

Best Location Sound Recording: Mallika Das for 'Village Rockstar'

Best Screenplay Original: Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum

Best Screenplay Adapted: Bhayanakam

Best Cinematography: Bhayanakam

Best Female Playback Singer: Sashaa Tirupati for ‘Kaatru Veliyidayi’

Best Male Playback Singer: K.J Yesudas for the song ‘Poy Maranja Kalam’ from ‘Viswasapoorvam Mansoor’

Best Child Artist: Anita Das for ‘Village Rockstar’

Best Children's Film: 'Mhorkya'

Best Film on Environmental Conservation: 'Irada'

Best Direction: Jayaraj for 'Bhayanakam'

Best Feature Film on National Integration: Dhappa (Marathi)

Best Debut Film of a Director: 'Sinjar'

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’

Best Regional Films Special Mention:

Marathi - Mhorkya

Malayalam - Take Off

Best Regional Films:

Hindi - Newton

Ladakh - Walking With The Wind

Lakshadweep - Sinjar

Tulu - Paddayi

Marathi - Kachcha Limboo

Malayalam - Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum

Kannada - Hebbettu Ramakka