The 72nd National Film Awards, which honor films certified in 2024, are currently delayed. Governed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and chaired by filmmaker Jayaraj, the official winners have not yet been announced.
The awards are expected to be announced on July 13.
The jury is actively evaluating submissions, and the official results are expected to be revealed soon. Anticipation is high, with strong critical and commercial contenders across various Indian languages. While no official nominations are made in advance, industry buzz and fan predictions center around highly acclaimed films like Bramayugam, Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life), Manjummel Boys, Pushpa 2, and Maidaan.
The top contenders for the Best Actor are Prithviraj Sukumaran for Aadujeevitham and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion.
Once the results are finalized, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will live-stream the official reveal on their Official YouTube Channel. You can track official updates and entries through the National Film Awards Portal.
