The 71st National Film Awards best actor were announced today, creating a stir in the entire Indian film industry. Talents from various languages were honored at this prestigious ceremony, and fans were eager to see who gets the top honor.
Leading the list was Allu Arjun, who won the Best Actor award for his breakout performance in the Telugu blockbuster “Pushpa: The Rise”. His performance in the role of a bullying sandalwood smuggler won critical acclaim and love from the audience, making this National Award a worthy recognition.
National Film Awards Best Actor List 2025
This year, the Best Actor category featured Allu Arjun as well as several other winners. Honoring the diverse performances, the jury presented awards to:
- Allu Arjun (Pushpa: The Rise)
- Surya (Jai Bhim)
- Ajay Devgn (Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior)
Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award Safar and Swades Shraddhanjali
Though Shah Rukh Khan was not among this year’s winners, fans couldn’t stop themselves from reliving his iconic role in Swades. Despite not winning a national award for it, Swades is one of Shahrukh’s most acclaimed performances. Many industry experts still believe that Shah Rukh deserved the Best Actor award that year, continuing his wait for the National Award.
Hindi films and regional stars in the spotlight
This year’s awards highlighted an excellent balance between Hindi cinema and regional films. While Allu Arjun and Surya represented South India with their strong performances, Ajay Devgan’s Tanhaji made Bollywood proud. The National Awards have been honoring India’s rich and diverse film talents.
Summary:
The Best Actor list of the 71st National Film Awards featured a spectacular list of talents, with Allu Arjun’s win taking the headlines. Shah Rukh Khan’s legacy of “Swadesh” was also remembered by fans, although his wait for the national award is still on.
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