The 69th edition of the National Film Awards was held with great acclaim at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. Each year, a distinguished national panel is appointed by the government to meticulously select the deserving winners. Subsequently, the President of India confers these prestigious accolades, marking the commencement of the National Film Festival, where the award-winning films are screened.

These awards, which honor outstanding cinematic achievements across India, celebrate the rich tapestry of Indian art and culture. The 2023 awards ceremony witnessed the recognition of exceptional talents, including luminaries such as Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, and Allu Arjun, who left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.

Here is the list of notable winners at the National Film Awards 2023:

Best Feature Film: Rocketry

Best Director: Nikhil Mahajan for Godavari

Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration: The Kashmir Files

Best Actor: Allu Arjun for Pushpa

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: RRR

Best Actress:

Best Supporting Actor: Pankaj Tripathi for Mimi

Best Supporting Actress: Pallavi Joshi for The Kashmir Files

Best Child Artist: Bhavin Rabari for Chhello Show

Best Kannada Film: Charlie 777

Best Hindi Film: Sardar Udham

Best Lyrics: Chandrabose for Konda Polam's Dham Dham Dham

Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal for Iravin Nizhal

Best Male Playback Singer: Kaala Bhairava for RRR

Best Music Direction (Background Music): MM Keeravaani for RRR

Best Music Director (Songs): Devi Sri Prasad for Pushpa

Best Dialogue Writer: Utkarshini Vashishtha & Prakash Kapadia for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Screenplay (Adapted): Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Utkarshini Vashishtha for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Screenplay (Original): Shahi Kabir for 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 for Sardar Udham

Best Choreography: Prem Rakshith for RRR

Best Audiography (Re-recordist of the final mixed track): Sinoy Joseph for Sardar Udham

Best Audiography (Sound Designer): Aneesh Basu for Jhilli

Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist): Arun Asok & Sonu K P for 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 by 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 for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Editing: Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Gangubai Kathiawadi

Best Production Design: Dmitrii Malich and Mansi Dhruv Mehta for Sardar Udham

Best Special Effects: Srinivas Mohan for RRR

Best Costume Designer: Veera Kapur Ee for Sardar Udham

Special Jury Award: Shershaah by Vishnuvardhan

Best Stunt Choreography: King Soloman for RRR

These distinguished awardees have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema, contributing significantly to its growth and diversity. The National Film Awards 2023 stands as a testament to their remarkable talents and the continued evolution of Indian filmmaking.