The Wait Is Over: 72nd National Film Awards Set to Celebrate the Best of Indian Cinema on 22 September

The 72nd National Film Awards are set to be held on 22 September 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, marking a shift of the ceremony outside the national capital as part of a new Ministry of Information and Broadcasting initiative to celebrate cinematic diversity across different parts of India. The President of India will present the honours recognizing achievements for the year 2024. Veteran actor Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to cinema. Major awardees include 'Article 370' for Best Feature Film, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan for Best Actor, Yami Gautam for Best Actress, and Randeep Hooda for Best Debut Director.