The 72nd National Film Awards have recognized some of Indian cinema’s most acclaimed films of 2024, with Committee Kurrollu winning Best Telugu Film, Raayan taking home Best Tamil Film, and Srikanth being named Best Hindi Film. The prestigious awards, presented by the Government of India, celebrate excellence in filmmaking across languages and honour films for their artistic and technical achievements.
Winners Across Regional Cinema
| Category | Film | Director | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Telugu Film | Committee Kurrollu | Yadhu Vamsi | Telugu |
| Best Tamil Film | Raayan | Dhanush | Tamil |
| Best Hindi Film | Srikanth | Tushar Hiranandani | Hindi |
Committee Kurrollu – Best Telugu Film
Directed by Yadhu Vamsi, Committee Kurrollu features an ensemble cast led by Sandeep Saroj, Yashwanth Pendyala, Eshwar Rachiraju, Prasad Behara and Sai Kumar, earning widespread appreciation for its heartfelt coming-of-age story set against a rural backdrop. The film’s National Film Awards recognition adds to its earlier success, following director Yadhu Vamsee's announcement of his second film Bhari starring Varun Tej.
Raayan – Best Tamil Film
In Tamil cinema, Dhanush’s Raayan—which he also directed—won the top honour. The action drama stars Dhanush, S. J. Suryah, Selvaraghavan, Prakash Raj, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Aparna Balamurali and Dushara Vijayan. The film marked Dhanush’s 50th feature film appearance and received both critical acclaim and commercial success.
Srikanth – Best Hindi Film
The Hindi biographical drama Srikanth, directed by Tushar Hiranandani, stars Rajkummar Rao in the titular role, supported by Jyothika, Alaya F and Sharad Kelkar. The film tells the inspiring true story of industrialist Srikanth Bolla, who overcame visual impairment to build a successful enterprise.
Celebrating Diverse Indian Cinema
The recognition of these three films at the National Film Awards highlights the diversity of storytelling across Indian cinema, with each offering a distinct narrative rooted in its cultural landscape. While Committee Kurrollu celebrates friendship and village life, Raayan explores family bonds through an intense action drama, and Srikanth presents an inspiring biographical narrative. Their victories add another milestone to the legacy of the National Film Awards, one of the country’s highest honours for cinematic excellence.
