70th National Film Awards 2024 Winners and Highlights
| Event | 70th National Film Awards |
|---|---|
| Date and Venue | August 16, 2024, at National Media Center, New Delhi |
| Best Feature Film | Aattam (Malayalam) |
| Best Actor | Rishab Shetty (Kantara) |
| Best Actress | Nithya Menen (Tiruchitrabalam), Manasi Parekh (Kutch Express) |
| Best Director | Sooraj Barjatya (Uunchai) |
| Other Notable Wins | Ponniyin Selvan I, KGF 2, Brahmastra, Aparajito |
| Jury Chairpersons | Rahul Rawail (Feature Film), Nila Madhab Panda (Non-Feature Film), Gangadhar Mudalair (Best Writing on Cinema) |
| 2023 Awards | Best Actor: Allu Arjun (Pushpa: The Rise)Best Actress: Alia Bhatt (Gangubai Kathiawadi), Kriti Sanon (Mimi)Best Feature Film: Rocketry: The Nambi Effect |
| History | First awarded in 1954 as State Awards. First Best Actress: Nargis (Raat Aur Din). First Best Actor: Uttam Kumar (Antony Firingee, Chiriyakhana). |
| Purpose | To encourage production of films with aesthetic, technical excellence, and social relevance. |