The 72nd National Film Awards honoured some of the finest performances in Indian cinema, with Kartik Aaryan and Yami Gautam Dhar emerging among the biggest winners of the year. Kartik received the prestigious Best Actor award for his powerful performance in Chandu Champion, while Yami was awarded Best Actress for her critically acclaimed role in Article 370.
Adding to the excitement, Malayalam superstar Mammootty shared the Best Actor honour with Kartik for his remarkable performance in Bramayugam, making it one of the biggest highlights of this year’s National Awards.
Kartik Aaryan Wins First National Award For Chandu Champion
Kartik Aaryan has achieved a major milestone in his career by winning his maiden National Film Award. The actor has been recognised for his transformative performance as Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar in Kabir Khan’s sports biographical drama Chandu Champion.
The film showcased Kartik in one of the most challenging roles of his career, requiring an intense physical transformation and emotionally layered performance. His portrayal received widespread appreciation from critics and audiences alike, ultimately earning him Indian cinema’s highest honour.
This victory marks a significant moment in Kartik’s journey from romantic comedies to performance-driven cinema.
Mammootty Shares Best Actor Honour
Veteran Malayalam superstar Mammootty also won the Best Actor award for his haunting performance in the psychological horror thriller Bramayugam.
His portrayal in the black-and-white period film received unanimous praise for its intensity, restraint, and commanding screen presence. The shared Best Actor award celebrates two vastly different yet equally impactful performances from Indian cinema.
Yami Gautam Dhar Wins Best Actress For Article 370
Yami Gautam Dhar was honoured with the Best Actress award for her powerful performance in Article 370.
Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the political action thriller featured Yami as an intelligence officer involved in a high-risk national security mission surrounding the abrogation of Article 370.
Her performance stood out for its emotional depth, conviction, and controlled intensity, making it one of the most talked-about performances of the year.
The National Award further cements Yami’s reputation as one of Bollywood’s finest performers.
A Landmark Year For Indian Cinema
The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated excellence across languages and genres, recognising outstanding storytelling, direction, performances, and technical achievements from films released during the eligibility period.
This year’s acting honours reflected the diversity of Indian cinema, with winners representing Hindi and Malayalam films while showcasing both commercial and content-driven storytelling.
Why Kartik Aaryan’s Win Is Significant
For Kartik Aaryan, the National Award represents a defining moment in his career. Having built his popularity through commercial entertainers, the actor proved his versatility with Chandu Champion, earning widespread acclaim for taking on a physically and emotionally demanding role.
Winning the National Award places him among the country’s most celebrated actors and marks his successful transition into performance-oriented cinema.
Yami Gautam Continues Her Winning Streak
Yami Gautam Dhar has consistently chosen content-driven films in recent years, with Article 370 becoming one of her most acclaimed performances.
Her National Award win reinforces her position as one of the industry’s most dependable actors, capable of delivering compelling performances in author-backed roles.
72nd National Film Awards Acting Winners
- Best Actor: Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) and Mammootty (Bramayugam)
- Best Actress: Yami Gautam Dhar (Article 370)
The announcement has been widely celebrated across the film industry, with congratulatory messages pouring in for all the winners.
FAQs
Who won Best Actor at the 72nd National Film Awards?
Kartik Aaryan won Best Actor for Chandu Champion, sharing the honour with Mammootty for Bramayugam.
Who won Best Actress at the 72nd National Film Awards?
Yami Gautam Dhar won the Best Actress award for her performance in Article 370.
Which film earned Kartik Aaryan his first National Award?
Kartik Aaryan won his first National Film Award for portraying Paralympian Murlikant Petkar in Chandu Champion.
Why did Yami Gautam win the National Award?
Yami Gautam received the Best Actress award for her performance as an intelligence officer in the political thriller Article 370.
Who directed Chandu Champion?
Chandu Champion was directed by Kabir Khan.
Which film won Mammootty the Best Actor award?
Mammootty was honoured for his performance in the Malayalam psychological horror film Bramayugam.
