The 72nd National Film Awards 2026 are being held in Gujarat. Know the ceremony time, venue, live streaming details and major winners.
The 72nd National Film Awards 2026 are being presented today, September 22, at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat. The ceremony marks a major change in the tradition of hosting the prestigious awards in New Delhi, as the event is being held outside the national capital for the first time.
President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards recognising achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024. A total of 92 winners are set to be honoured during the ceremony, with veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag among the biggest names on the list. He will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
72nd National Film Awards 2026: Date, Time and Venue
The 72nd National Film Awards 2026 ceremony is scheduled for September 22, 2026, at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity. The programme is scheduled to begin at 3 pm IST.
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the honours on filmmakers, actors, technicians and other artists whose work was recognised in the awards for 2024.
The decision to take the ceremony beyond Delhi also signals a new approach for future editions. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has said subsequent ceremonies will be held in different states and cities, with the initiative linked to the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.
Where to Watch National Film Awards 2026 Live?
For viewers who cannot attend the ceremony in person, the event is being streamed online. DD National is providing live coverage through its YouTube channel from 3 pm onwards.
This gives movie lovers across the country an opportunity to follow the presentation of the prestigious awards from Ekta Nagar.
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72nd National Film Awards 2026: Who Are the Major Winners?
Several prominent names from Indian cinema have secured top honours at the awards.
‘Article 370’ has been selected as the Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam has received the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her performance in the film.
The Best Actor in a Leading Role honour is being shared by Mammootty for ‘Bramayugam’ and Kartik Aaryan for ‘Chandu Champion’.
Rajkumar Periasamy has been recognised with the Best Direction award for ‘Amaran’. Randeep Hooda has won the Best Debut Film of a Director award for ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has been named Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Other notable honours include Best Choreography for ‘Stree 2’ and Best Action Direction for ‘Maharaja’.
Anant Nag to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
One of the biggest highlights of the 72nd National Film Awards 2026 will be the presentation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 to veteran actor Anant Nag.
The Government of India announced the honour in recognition of his contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema and his cinematic journey spanning more than five decades. The award will be formally presented during the ceremony in Ekta Nagar.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969 and is regarded as the highest honour in Indian cinema.
National Film Awards 2026: Key Details at a Glance
Date: September 22, 2026
Time: 3 pm IST
Venue: Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat
Near: Statue of Unity
Presented by: President Droupadi Murmu
Live Streaming: DD National YouTube channel
Awards: Honouring achievements in Indian cinema for 2024
Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024: Anant Nag
The 72nd National Film Awards 2026 therefore marks both a celebration of Indian cinema and a change in the traditional location of the prestigious ceremony, with Gujarat hosting the event for the first time.
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