70th National Film Awards: Rishabh Shetty, Yash and others win big! Winners full list here

The 70th National Film Awards will be held today, October 8 at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, celebrating the best films and talent. This prestigious ceremony recognizes exceptional contributions from actors and crew across India, highlighting the vibrant cinematic landscape of the country. Notable personalities expected to grace the event include Rishab Shetty, Nithya Menen, Sooraj Barjatya, and Neena Gupta, adding star power to the occasion. Where to watch: For those eager to witness the ceremony, it will be broadcast live on DD National starting at 3 pm, where viewers can catch the excitement of the red carpet arrivals. The main event will kick off at 4 pm, featuring inspiring speeches and award presentations. If you're unable to tune in on television, the ceremony will also be streamed live on DD National's YouTube channel, ensuring fans can enjoy the festivities from anywhere. 70th National Film Awards' complete list of winners: Best Female Playback Singer - Bombay Jayashri, Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009 Best Male Playback Singer - Arijit Singh, Brahmastra Best Editing (Feature Film) - Aattam Best Music Director (Songs) - Pritam Best Music Director (Background Score) - AR Rahman Best Feature Film - Aattam Best Child Artist - Sreepath, Mallikappuram Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment - Kantara Best Actor - Rishab Shetty, Kantara Best Actress - Nithya Menen, Tiruchitrabalam, and Manasi Parekh, Kutch Express Best Director - Sooraj Barjatya, Uunchai Best Supporting Actor - Pawan Malhotra, Fouja Best Supporting Actress - Neena Gupta, Uunchai Best Action Direction - KGF: Chapter 2 Best Choreography - Tiruchitrabalam Best Lyrics - Fouja Best Makeup - Aparajito Best Costumes - Kutch Express Best Production Design - Aparajito Best Sound Design - Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 Best Cinematography - Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 Best Screenplay - Aattam Best Dialogues - Gulmohar Best Telugu Film - Karthikeya 2 Best Tamil Film - Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 Best Bengali Film - Kaberi Antardhan Best Hindi Film - Gulmohar Best Kannada Film - KGF: Chapter 2 Best Marathi Film - Vaalvi Best Punjabi Film - Baaghi Di Dhee Best Odia Film - Daman Best Malayalam Film - Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009 Best Tiwa Film - Sikaisal Best Assamese Film - Emuthi Puthi Best Non-Feature Film - Ayena Best Documentary - Murmurs of the Jungle Best Critic - Deepak Dua Best Debut Director (Feature Film) - Pramod Kumar, Fouja Best Debut Director (Non-Feature Film) - Madhyantara Best Book on Cinema - Kishore Kumar: The Ultimate Biography Best Arts/Culture Film - Ranga Vibhoga/Varsa Best Biographical Film - Aanakhi Ek Mohenjo Daro Best Animated Film - The Coconut Tree Best Short Film - Xunyota Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values - On the Brink Season 2 - Gharial Best Script (Non-Feature Film) - Mono No Aware Best Cinematography (Non-Feature Film) - Mono No Aware Best Narration (Non-Feature Film) - Murmurs of the Jungle Best Direction (Non-Feature Film) - From the Shadow Best Editing (Non-Feature Film) - Madhyantara Best Sound Design (Non-Feature Film) - Yaan Best Music Direction (Non-Feature Film) - Fursat Special Mentions - Manoj Bajpayee for Gulmohar, and Sanjoy Salil Chowdhury for Kadhikan ALSO READ 70th National Film Awards: Live stream details and event highlights