The winners of the 69th National Film Awards in India, honoring movies released in 2021, were announced in 2023. Key highlights include:
National Film Awards in India.
- Best Feature Film: Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, directed by R. Madhavan.
Directed and headlined by R. Madhavan, this biographical drama tells the story of Nambi Narayanan, an Indian aerospace scientist falsely accused of espionage. The film’s win underscores its impactful storytelling and significant contribution to Indian cinema.
- Best Actor: Allu Arjun for Pushpa: The Rise.
Allu Arjun became the first Telugu actor to win the Best Actor award. His portrayal of Pushpa Raj, a laborer rising through the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate, captivated audiences with its intensity and style
- Best Actress: Jointly awarded to Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kriti Sanon for Mimi.
Alia Bhatt: Recognized for Gangubai Kathiawadi, she played the titular role of a brothel owner advocating for women’s rights in Kamathipura. Her powerful performance showcased resilience and depth.
Kriti Sanon: Honored for Mimi, she played a surrogate mother navigating societal pressures, offering a heartfelt and nuanced portrayal.
- Best Supporting Actor: Pankaj Tripathi for Mimi.
- Best Supporting Actress: Pallavi Joshi for The Kashmir Files.
Joshi portrayed a pivotal character in The Kashmir Files, a film about the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. Her performance was praised for its conviction.
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: RRR.
S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR received this award for its grandiose storytelling, high-octane action, and cultural resonance. It celebrated the bond of two revolutionaries and became a global cinematic phenomenon.
- Best Film on National Integration: The Kashmir Files
These awards celebrated diverse cinematic achievements across various genres and languages.
OTT platforms streaming National Film Awards winning movies in India
Here’s where you can watch the National Film Award-winning movies from 2023 on OTT platforms:
- Rocketry: The Nambi Effect – Available on Amazon Prime Video. (#ad, #subscribe)
- Gangubai Kathiawadi – Streaming on Netflix.
- The Kashmir Files – Available on Zee5.
- Mimi – Streaming on Netflix and JioCinema.
- RRR – Available on Netflix (Hindi version) and Zee5 (Telugu version).
- Pushpa: The Rise – Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Here are the subscription prices for some of the most popular OTT platforms in India as of December 2024:
1. Netflix:
- Mobile Plan: ₹149/month
- Basic Plan: ₹199/month
- Standard Plan: ₹499/month (HD, 2 screens)
- Premium Plan: ₹649/month (Ultra HD, 4 screens)
2. Amazon Prime Video:
- ₹299/month
- ₹1499/year (includes other Amazon Prime benefits like free delivery).
3. Disney+ Hotstar:
- Mobile Plan: ₹499/year (HD, single screen)
- Super Plan: ₹899/year (2 screens)
- Premium Plan: ₹1499/year (4K, 4 screens)
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