The 65th National Film Awards have been announced with Bollywood film 'Newton' emerging as the Best Film and music maestro AR Rahman emerging as the biggest winner. Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur headed the jury of the film awards which recognises talents across cinema in all languages. Late actress Sridevi was conferred with the Best Actress Award posthumously for her last film 'Mom' while the Best Actor Award went to Riddhi Sen for 'Nagarkirtan'.

AR Rahman won the National Award for Best Music Direction for 'Kaatru Veliyidai' and for the Background Music for the film 'Mom'. This makes him the only composer to win six National Awards.

Actor Pankaj Tripathi, has been acknowledged for his spectacular role as a CRPF Officer in Netwon. The 65th National Awards has just announced that the Gangs of Wasseypur and Masaan actor has won a Special Mention Award for his role in Newton.

He said " I am absolutely delighted. I had no idea I was even in the running. It feels amazing to know that the whole country thought my role in Newton was one of my best and to win the Special Mention Award at the highest film award in India is just exhilarating. My director and co-actors made it so easy for me to act in this film."

Taapsee Pannu shared her feelings after Ghazi Winning Best Telugu Film Honour at the 65th National Award.

Elated with the news about Ghazi winning the Best Telugu film. This is the third time I have had the opportunity to be a part of a National Award Winning film. Even though I had a special appearance in the film, it was personally a very satisfying part for me as an actor. I'm ecstatic with the news about the film winning the National Award Honour.

'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' too got the attention it deserved and won the Best Special Effects and Best Direction besides the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

Following is the list of winners:

Best Actress: Sridevi for 'Mom'


Best Actor: Riddhi Sen for 'Nagar Kirtan'

Best Director: Jayaraj for 'Bhayanakam'

Best Action Direction: 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion'

Best Choreography: Ganesh Acharya for 'Gori Tu Latth Maar' from the film 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha'

Best Special Effects: 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion'


Special Jury Award: Nagar Kirtan (Bengali)

Best Lyrics: Muthurathinam

Best Music Direction: AR Rahman for 'Katru Veliyidayi'

Best Make-up Artist: Ram Rajak for 'Nagar Kirtan'

Best Costume: Gobinda Mandal for 'Nagar Kirtan'

Best Production Design: Santosh Rajan 'Take Off'

Best Editing: Rima Das for 'Village Rockstar'

Best Sound Design: 'Walking With The Wind'

Best Audiography (Location Sound): Mallika Das, Village Rockstar

Best Location Sound Recording: Mallika Das for 'Village Rockstar'

Best Screenplay Original: Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum

Best Screenplay Adapted: Bhayanakam

Best Cinematography: Bhayanakam

Best Female Playback Singer: Sashaa Tirupati for 'Kaatru Veliyidayi'

Best Male Playback Singer: K.J Yesudas for the song 'Poy Maranja Kalam' from 'Viswasapoorvam Mansoor'

Best Child Artist: Anita Das for 'Village Rockstar'

Best Children's Film: 'Mhorkya'

Best Film on Environmental Conservation: 'Irada'

Best Direction: Jayaraj for 'Bhayanakam'

Best Feature Film on National Integration: Dhappa (Marathi)

Best Debut Film of a Director: 'Sinjar'

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion'

Best Regional Films Special Mention:

Marathi - Mhorkya

Malayalam - Take Off

Best Regional Films:

Ladakh - Walking With The Wind

Lakshadweep - Sinjar

Tulu - Paddayi

Marathi - Kachcha Limboo

Malayalam - Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum

Kannada - Hebbettu Ramakka

Bengali - Mayurakshi

Assamese - Ishu

Telugu - Ghazi

Gujarati - Dhh

Odiya - Hello Arsi