The 65th National Film Awards are currently underway. Accolades galore for Rajkummar Rao-starrer Newton in the the 65th National Film Awards which were announced today in New Delhi. The thought-provoking movie, which was India’s official entry to the Oscars 2018, has been adjudged as the ‘Best Hindi’ film.
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who played a pivotal role in the engaging election drama, has been bestowed with Special mention award by the august jury. The announcements were made by Mr. India, Bandit Queen director Shekhar Kapur, who is the chairman of the central panel of the 65th National Film Awards.
Abbas Ali Moghul has won Best action direction award for ‘Baahubali 2-The Conclusion’.
Legendary actress Sridevi has been adjudged for the best actor (female) award for her role in the movie ‘MoM’.
‘Baahubali – The Conclusion’ has won the best popular film providing wholesome entertainment. Also Veteran actor Vinod Khanna was conferred Dada Saheb Phalke Award.
| Catagory | Winners |
| Best Regional Films Special Mention: | |
| Marathi | Murkhya, Yash Raj Kharade |
| Odiya | Hello Aarsee |
| Malayalam | Take Off |
| Best Regional Films | Ladakh – Walking With The Wind Lakshadweep – Sinjar Tulu – Paddayi Marathi – Kachcha Limbo Malayalam – Thondimuthalum DriksakshiyummKannada – Hebettu Ramakka Hindi – Newton Bengali – MayurakshiAssamese – Ishu Telugu – Ghazi Gujarati – Dhh |
| Best Action Direction | Baahubali: The Conclusion |
| Best Choreography | Ganesh Acharya, Gori Tu Lath Mar, Toilet Ek Prem Katha |
| Best Special Effects | Baahubali: The Conclusion |
| Special Jury Award | Nagar Kirtan, Bengali film |
| Best Lyrics | Muthurathinam |
| Best Music Direction | Katru Veliyidayi |
| Best Make-up Artist | Ram Rajak, Nagar Kirtan |
| Best Costume | Gobinda Mandal, Nagar Kirtan |
| Best Production Design | Santosh Rajan, Take Off |
| Best Editing | Rima Das, Village Rockstar |
| Best Sound Design | Walking With The Wind |
| Best Audiography | Mallika Das, Village Rockstar |
| Best Location Sound Recordist | Mallika Das, Village Rockstar |
| Best Secreenplay Original | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum |
| Best Screenplay Adapted | Bhayanakam |
| Best Cinematography | Bhayanakam |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Sasha Thirupati, Vaan, Kaatru Veliyidayi |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Yesudas, Poemaranyakalam |
| Best Child Artist | Anita Das, Village Rockstar |
| Best Actress | Sridevi, Mom |
| Best Actor | Riddhi Sen, Nagar Kirtan |
| Best Children’s Film | Morkhya |
| Best Film on Environmental Conservation | Irada |
| Best Direction | Jayaraj for Bhayanakam |
| Best Feature Film on National Integration | Marathi, Dhappa |
| Best Feature Film | Village Rockstar |
| Best Debut Film of a Director | Sinjar |
| Best Polular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Baahubali 2 |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Vinod Khanna |
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