The 70th National Film Awards were announced on Friday, August 16, 2024, in New Delhi. Rishab Shetty was honored as Best Actor for his role in ‘Kantara’, while Manoj Bajpayee's ‘Gulmohar’ received the Best Hindi Film award and a Special Mention. Nithya Menen, music composer Pritam and several others also secured notable wins. The winners, including the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, will be felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu in October.