71st National Film Awards

Current Context: The awards honoured films from 2023, announced on August 1, 2025. Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) shared Best Actor—both roles celebrated for emotional impact.

• Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. Sudipto Sen received Best Director for The Kerala Story.
• 12th Fail was declared Best Feature Film, while Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani won Best Popular Film.
• Musical and technical excellence was recognized across Vaathi, Animal, Parking, and Baby.
• Awards included Swarna Kamal (₹3L) and Rajat Kamal (₹2L) cash prizes for top categories.

Question:

Q.1 Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 2025 National Film Awards?
a) Jawan
b) Animal
c) The Kerala Story
d) 12th Fail

Answer: d) 12th Fail was declared the Best Feature Film, which is the highest honour for a single film at the National Film Awards.