The 69th National Film Awards, a prestigious ceremony that pays tribute to the finest talents in the Indian film industry, has recently concluded. This awards ceremony was originally slated to be held on 3 May 2022 but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the event, featuring a complete list of winners and a breakdown of notable highlights.
The 69th National Film Awards ceremony, held with grandeur and excitement, was a testament to the incredible talent and hard work of Indian filmmakers, actors, and technicians. This event, organized annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, is a platform to recognize and celebrate cinematic excellence across various categories.
One of the most unique aspects of the National Film Awards is its recognition of the diversity in Indian cinema. From Bollywood blockbusters to regional gems, the awards span various languages and genres. The inclusion of regional films ensures that the event remains a true reflection of India’s rich cinematic tapestry.
69th National Film Awards Winner List
| Category | Winner |
| Best Feature Film | Rocketry |
| Best Director | Nikhil Mahajan, Godavari |
| Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration: | The Kashmir Files |
| Best Actor | Allu Arjun, Pushpa |
| Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | RRR |
| Best Actress |
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| Best Supporting Actor | Pankaj Tripathi, Mimi |
| Best Supporting Actress | Pallavi Joshi, The Kashmir Files |
| Best Child Artist | Bhavin Rabari, Chhello Show |
| Best Kannada Film: | Charlie 777 |
| Best Hindi Film | Sardar Udham |
| Best Lyrics | Chandrabose, Konda Polam’s Dham Dham Dham |
| Best Female Playback Singer: | Shreya Ghoshal, Iravin Nizhal |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Kaala Bhairava, RRR |
| Best Music Direction (Background Music) | MM Keeravaani, RRR |
| Best Music Director (Songs): | Devi Sri Prasad, Pushpa |
| Best Dialogue Writer | Utkarshini Vashishtha & Prakash Kapadia, Gangubai Kathiawadi |
| Best Screenplay (Adapted) | Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Utkarshini Vashishtha, Gangubai Kathiawadi |
| Best Screenplay (Original) | Shahi Kabir, Nayattu |
| Best Malayalam Film | Home |
| Best Gujarati Film | Chhello Show |
| Best Tamil Film: | Kadaisi Vivasayi |
| Best Telugu Film | Uppena |
| Best Maithili Film | Samantar |
| Best Cinematography | Avik Mukhopadhayay, Sardar Udham |
| Best Choreography | Prem Rakshith, RRR |
| Best Audiography (Re-recordist of the final mixed track) | Sinoy Joseph, Sardar Udham |
| Best Audiography (Sound Designer) | Aneesh Basu, Jhilli |
| Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist) | Arun Asok & Sonu K P, Chavittu |
| Best Children’s Film | Gandhi & Co. |
| Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation: | Aavasavyuham |
| Best Film on Social Issues | Anunaad-The Resonance |
| Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director | Meppadiyan, Vishnu Mohan |
| Best Odiya Film | Pratikshya |
| Best Meiteilon Film | Eikhoihi Yum |
| Best Assamese Film | Anur |
| Best Bengali Film | Kalkokkho |
| Best Marathi Film | Ekda Kaay Zala |
| Best Mishing Film: | Boomba Ride |
| Best Make-up | Preetisheel Singh, Gangubai Kathiawadi |
| Best Editing | Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi |
| Best Production Design | Dmitrii Malich and Mansi Dhruv Mehta, Sardar Udham |
| Best Special Effects | Srinivas Mohan, RRR |
| Best Costume Designer | Veera Kapur Ee, Sardar Udham |
| Special Jury Award | Shershaah, Vishnuvardhan |
| Best Stunt Choreography |
King Soloman, RRR |
