71st National Film Awards 2023: Complete List of Winners | Telugu Films and Shah Rukh Khan Steal the Spotlight
The prestigious 71st National Film Awards 2023 have officially been announced, sparking excitement across the Indian film industry. This year’s awards drew special attention as Shah Rukh Khan clinched his first-ever Best Actor award for Jawan, while several Telugu films made a mark with multiple wins across key categories.
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the winners:
Major Telugu Cinema Winners:
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Best Male Playback Singer: PVN Rohith (Baby)
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Best Screenplay: Sai Rajesh (Baby)
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Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam (Balagam)
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Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari
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Best Action Direction: Hanu-Man
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Best VFX: Hanu-Man
Winners from Other Languages & Pan-India Categories:
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Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
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Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway)
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Urvashi (Ullozhokku), Vash
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Vijayaraghavan (Pookalam), Parking
Best Regional Films by Language:
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Best Tamil Film: Parking
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Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhokku
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Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu: The Ray of Hope
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Best Hindi Film: Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
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Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai
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Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge
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Best Gujarati Film: Vash
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Best Odia Film: Pushkara
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Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa
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Best Assamese Film: Rangatapu 1982
Technical and Creative Categories:
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Best Choreography: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
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Best Music Direction (Songs): Vaathi (Tamil)
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Best Female Playback Singer: Jawan
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Best Make-up & Costume Design: Sam Bahadur
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Best Production Design: 2018 – Everyone is a Hero (Malayalam)
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Best Editing: Pookalam (Malayalam)
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Best Sound Design: Animal
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Best Cinematography: The Kerala Story (Hindi)
Final Thoughts:
The 71st edition of the National Film Awards once again showcased the rich diversity of Indian cinema. With Shah Rukh Khan achieving a major milestone, and Telugu films like Baby, Hanu-Man, and Bhagavanth Kesari shining across categories, the 2023 awards truly celebrated excellence across regional and mainstream landscapes.
Stay tuned for exclusive interviews, acceptance speeches, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the winners!
